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If you want mountain scenery that feels almost unreal but do not want to spend your vacation gasping up steep switchbacks, the Dolomites are perfect. This list of hikes in the Italian Dolomites can still give you towering limestone walls, emerald lakes, wide alpine meadows, and even those classic rifugios. The routes I chose are …
Best Hikes in the Dolomites: 6 Easy Trails You Can’t MissRead More
Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit is undoubtedly the most spectacular hike in the Dolomites. The trail goes around three distinctive jagged limestone towers: Cima Ovest (the Western Peak) – 2,973 meters, Cima Grande (the central and highest peak) – 2,999 meters, and Cima Piccola (the Little Peak) – 2,857 meters. Renowned for their majestic appearance, the …
Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop: Easy Hike with Epic ViewsRead More
Hiking the Cinque Torri loop trail is perhaps one of the most rewarding things to do in the Italian Dolomites if you are an outdoor person. Located in the Italian Alps, Cinque Torri (Five Towers) is a rock formation near Cortina d’Ampezzo, famous for its distinctive five towers and rich WWI history.
Lake Garda is the largest and arguably most beautiful lake in Italy. Located in the northern part of the country, on the border of the Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto regions, the lake is surrounded by a variety of mountain ranges, beautiful rolling hills and many little towns, one more beautiful than the next. But although charming, …
Where to Stay in Lake Garda: Comparing the Best TownsRead More
Not many people have heard about the Republic of San Marino, but believe me, this tiny state of only 61 km2 (23.5 square miles) is truly worth visiting! Being surrounded by Italy on all sides, San Marino is often confused with just another Italian city. Nonetheless, this small country has stubbornly clung to its independence for …
Best Things to Do in San Marino, Europe’s Oldest RepublicRead More
I have to confess that I was a little skeptical about Santorini before deciding to spend 3 days there. Given the popularity of this island and the hype that surrounds it, I was sure we’ll be faced with crowds and over-tourism that will kill the joy of visiting it. But I was wrong. The island’s …
Mykonos and Santorini are two of the most popular Greek islands; both are easy to visit, close to each other and well connected to Athens, which explains why most people visit them together. But if you can see only one and need to decide between Mykonos vs Santorini, you’ll most likely face a difficult decision.
Mykonos vs Santorini: How to Decide Which One to ChooseRead More
Every traveler should have a good carry-on. Even if you only fly occasionally, having a reliable one on hand allows you to bypass the check-in and worry less about your baggage getting lost. But what makes a high-quality carry-on? As someone who hasn’t checked a bag in the past ten years of travel across the U.S. …
Level8 Creator Carry-on – the Best Luggage for Modern TravelRead More
As travelers, we all know the importance of a good piece of luggage. Traveling is stressful enough, so minimizing the number of things that can go wrong on a trip is important. Aside from your passport, your suitcase is undoubtedly the most important thing you’ll have to rely on when you travel. But how do you …
Is Level8 Adventurer Carry-on a Better Performer? An Unbiased ReviewRead More
