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Epic Spring Drives from Vittorio Veneto Jim and I have been taking some epic drives this past week. Some were recommended, others we just randomly chose because they looked like … Read More “Epic Drives” »
Italy 2025
It’s a little bittersweet, but here we are: the final stop of our three-month whirlwind tour. Three weeks sounds like plenty of time — but our flight is looming. Vittorio … Read More “Vittorio Veneto” »
Italy 2025
We picked up Sophie and Laurel in Milan at the airport. Somehow, we lucked out — there was absolutely nowhere to pull over, but miraculously, we didn’t have anyone behind … Read More “Cinque Terre – Pisa – Florence” »
Italy 2025
We’re in Lake Garda for ten days, and so far, it’s been a mix of epic drives, fantastic food, a quick trip to the ER, and peaceful lake views in … Read More “Bolzano – really!” »
Italy 2025
Our Lake Garda VRBO host, Barbara (who, by the way, is hands down the best host we’ve ever had — no contest), tells us she’s heading to Bergamo to pick … Read More “Bergamo” »
Italy 2025
We scoped out the emergency room 23 minutes away the day before. There was an automatic gate arm at the entrance—maybe you have to get a ticket to enter? We … Read More “Second trip to the ER” »
Italy 2025
Finally! A VRBO that doesn’t disappoint! The view is just as spectacular as the photos, and the apartment is even nicer than I expected. We have a wraparound balcony and … Read More “Lake Garda” »
Italy 2025
The road trip from Cortina is nothing short of spectacular—a winding journey through the Dolomites and the Trentino-Alto Adige region, filled with breathtaking alpine scenery, dramatic mountain roads, and charming … Read More “Ronzone” »
Italy 2025
We headed out of Aviano, retracing our route from the other day, and took the turn for Cortina. In the fine print, we’re welcome to check in early—for an extra … Read More “Cortina” »
Italy 2025
We hit the road by 9 a.m. on a dreary, rainy day—perfect weather for a drive. It should take us about four and a half hours to get there. We … Read More “Aviano” »