Lake Garda, enjoy balmy summers and white winters
Lake Garda in Italy, the ideal family holiday with activities for all. Sightseeing, water sports, outdoors and delicious food.
Verona, encounter love and deceit in Romeo and Juliet’s footsteps
See Verona in 48 hours by following in the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet. In this blog: sightseeing, things to do, what to eat and where to sleep.
Madonna della Corona – between a rock and a hard place
A spectacular sanctuary on Monte Baldo
Madonna della Corona is a salmon-coloured church dedicated to the ‘Madonna of the Crown’, in the town of Spiazzi di Caprino in Northern Italy. The sanctuary is located 774 meters above sea level, overlooking the valley of the river Adige. The church stands on Mount Baldo or rather hangs against a rock face, between heaven and earth, a stone’s throw from Lake Garda.
Pasta Bolognese di Mamma, delicious and home-made
Fresh home-made pasta with Bolognese sauce is easy to prepare with this authentic Italian recipe from my Italian mother.
Val Gardena, a stunning ski-resort in the Dolomites
Val Gardena in South Tyrol lies between rugged mountains, the Dolomites. Well-maintained slopes have guaranteed snow due to the altitude and snow cannons.