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Italy: Hiking Monte Baldo (Lake Garda)
Monte Baldo in Northern Italy is a spectacular place for hiking. It’s 23 mi (37 km) long and 7 mi (11 km) wide. Located in a town called Malcesine around Lake Garda. Lies between the provinces of Trento and Verona. GETTING THERE If you don’t have access to a car, you can reach Malcesine by bus or ferry depending on where you are coming from. A bus ticket from Peschiera del Garda to Malcesine was 10 euros ($11.50). The ride time was 1.5 hours. If you are driving and need to find parking in Malcesine, click here. For bus routes, click here for anywhere within Lake Garda. There are…
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One Day Cooking Class in Italy With Sapori e Saperi
Maybe it’s just me, but I noticed how oversaturated the cooking class business in Italy is. Too many to choose from depending on what you’re looking. And the cuisine varies from region to region. I wanted a culinary experience that was true to my stance on food. How food is produced affects its quality and it matters. We all deserve to eat good, high-quality food. In my opinion, Sapori e Saperi was worth every nickel and dime. They believe in connecting people with artisanal food producers (farm-to-table), which I find to be better and more interesting. Disclaimer: This was self-sponsored. All opinions expressed are my own. CLASS DETAILS Our…
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Meet Garda Lake Hostel Review
I have to admit that after last year, I started to dislike hostels. It was a hit-or-miss experience. Some hostels made it easy to socialize with fellow guests. There were some in dire need of renovation. Some had high reviews but left me disappointed. And the list goes on. But Garda Lake Hostel, located in Northern Italy, along with another Italian hostel gave me renewed hope. I had such a pleasant time here that I returned back for an additional day on my way from Bolzano. Stay Date: May 2017 (6 nights) ATMOSPHERE The ambiance is inviting and friendly. They make it easy for you to meet guests by having a communal dinner…
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18 Interesting Things About Italy
If you’ve been to Italy, you cannot say it isn’t beautiful, but it sure is an interesting place. Why did I go to Italy? It has been high on my list for a while and I’m grateful I was able to visit. But I have to admit that I knew very little about the culture, history, or food prior to booking my flight. I, however, did a lot of online reading before embarking on this trip. Disclaimer: Many of these statements are general observations based on the places I visited as a first-time visitor. Places I visited are as follows: Rome, Palermo, Catania, Peschiara del Garda, Malcesine, Venice, Viareggio, Lucca,…
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Top 10 Beautiful Places In Europe
They say nature does wonders for the soul. Would you agree? I can definitely attest to that. Europe has its own natural beauty just like the other 6 continents. Waterfalls, trees, flora, variety of mountain ranges, beaches, rivers, birds, caves, and I can go on! Read: My thoughts about Europe Below are 10 beautiful places in Europe I highly recommend you see. LAKE BLED Where: Bled, Slovenia Why: No explanation needed. Go on a sunny day and you will not regret it. It is so picturesque as you can see! You can walk or bike around the lake. It’s 1.7 miles (2 km) long and takes about an hour…
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17 Great Restaurants For Foodies In Europe
Of course there are many restaurants you could try, but here are some great dishes from 17 restaurants in 7 European countries for food lovers. Not all foods shown are native to the country. DENMARK While I was in Copenhagen for a 7-hour layover, I stopped by Papirøen, which is a warehouse filled with street food vendors serving a variety of cuisines. About 30 minutes by train from the airport. Restaurant Name: Pølse Location: Papirøen (Copenhagen Street Food) Meal: Roasted potatoes with bacon and spicy mayonnaise Restaurant Name: Sweet Food Location: Papirøen Meal: Creme brulee doughnut with vanilla ice cream GERMANY It was so good, I came back twice! Restaurant Name: Restaurant…
