How Hard Is It to Hike the Dolomites, Really?
You don't need to be an Olympic athlete or a mountaineer to hike among some of the tallest peaks in the northern Alps. But advance training helps. So, what's hiking in the Dolomites really like for us mere mortals? I'm glad you asked. ‘What are you doing?’ My husband calls out against the wind. The sun is directly overhead. I squint and look up. We’re in the Italian Alps, hiking a narrow ridge between two steep valleys. Daniel is ahead of me, or more precisely,...
3 Sensational Summer Days in Stowe: A Vermont Secret No Longer
Think Stowe is only for leaf peepers and ski bums? Let me introduce you to summer—my favorite season in Stowe. Sure, it’s not even spring yet, but it’s never too early to plan for summer. Read on for inspiration—what to do, where to hike, eat, drink, and stay. Discover some off-the-beaten-path places only locals know about, like eerie covered bridges and how to sniff out the best coffee in town. Ready to take on Vermont’s not-so-best-kept secret? I round the bend, obeying the speed limit...