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Updated 2019. Every time we turn around it seems that there’s another new hotel in Italy. We even wrote a special report about new hotels in Italy in fall 2014. The newest kid on the block is Adler Resorts’ Mountain Lodge in the Dolomites which will open on July 3, 2014. This is the fourth property under the Adler name. …
A new science museum, designed by celebrated Italian architect Renzo Piano has opened in Trento, in the Dolomite Mountains. With its jagged edges, MUSE mimics the surrounding mountainous landscape. Inside is a museum that digs deep into the history of the local area. According to a local travel site, “This is a sensory journey through science and nature, with a full …
This was my first visit to the Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy. It is the perfect picturesque place to get away from it all and take in some fresh mountain air. Here are some notes and thoughts (and look for more detailed articles in upcoming newsletters): It is easy to combine a visit to the Dolomites with a visit to …
As I did a bit of reading before traveling to the Dolomites, I knew that there was an ethnic minority – the Ladini – or Ladins, in English, who lived in this area of Italy. There are some 30,000 Ladini in the Dolomites who speak their own language (Ladino – which is taught in school) and try to preserve their …
You would never believe that today it is SNOWING — HARD! Look at the new friend I met on the trail of Cinque Torri while hiking on Friday…He’s a better climber than I am!
Here’s a quick look at some of the amazing views when hiking in the Dolomites. Italy’s Dolomite Mountains are such a dramatic yet peaceful place to visit. If you’re new to hiking or to the area, it is best you set out with a guide. Our guides for this trip are from GuideStarMountain.com
