Where to Stay Before & After the Alta Via 1: Guide for Solo Hikers
Planning to hike the Alta Via 1 (AV1) in the Dolomites? As a solo hiker, I know how important it is to…
Tre Cime di Lavaredo: A Solo Female Hikers Guide for 2025
The first time I saw Tre Cime di Lavaredo in person, I stopped in my tracks. These three jagged limestone peaks tower…
Easy Day Hikes in the Dolomites: Val Venegia & Sentiero Marcio
My mother-in-law sent me an article about a forest in the Dolomites where Stradivari sourced wood for his violins. I then found…
How to Make a Reservation at a Rifugio (2025 Guide)
There’s nothing quite like waking up in a mountain hut in the Dolomites—fog curling around the peaks, warm coffee in hand, and…
Where to Stay in Verona: The Ultimate Guide for 2025
Trying to figure out where to stay in Verona? You’re not alone—this city is so enchanting, even Juliet couldn’t make up her…
La Caseddha Rural Experience:An Unforgettable Pasta Class in Puglia
Looking for the best pasta-making class in Puglia?This is the one I still dream about. La Caseddha Rural Experience isn’t just a…
Is Cadini di Misurina Worth the Hike? An Honest Review
You’ve seen the dramatic photos of hikers standing on a razor-thin ledge high in the Dolomites, framed by jagged peaks — a…
How to Take a Day Trip from Venice to Verona (Train, Car & Tours)
Got one extra day in Venice and craving a change of pace? Verona is your move. It’s romantic, walkable, and packed with…
Verona Travel Guide: Essential Tips for First-Time Visitors
I live just 45 minutes from Verona, which means I’ve had the chance to explore this city over and over—and fall in…
Top Palladio Landmarks in Vicenza: A UNESCO World Heritage Tour
Vicenza is one of those places that will steal your heart the moment you arrive! But what really makes Vicenza shine? The…
Solo Hiking the Stunning Alta Via 1 & 2 with Bookatrekking
If you’re dreaming of hiking the Alta Via 1 and 2 in the Dolomites but feel overwhelmed by the logistics, you’re not…
Lago Di Sorapis Hiking Guide: Passo Tre Croci to Sorapis
After seeing photo after photo of the lake’s otherworldly turquoise water framed by jagged Dolomite peaks, I finally set out to find…