Dolomites

There are two kinds of travelers in the world — those who enjoy the carefree luxury of having their itineraries planned out for them, and those who love to…

As a passionate hiker, I especially love hiking Italy’s Dolomites, where I have explored quite a bit. I wasn’t prepared though for the spectacle that is Val…

The Strada Statale 48 delle Dolomiti (SS 48 - State Road of the Dolomites), also known as the Great Dolomites Road, is a scenic mountain road that runs through…

Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of the most popular mountain resorts of the Dolomites, is already preparing to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Which means that ski…

Located about 100 km northwest of Venice, at the border between Trentino and Veneto, the Marmolada is known as ‘la regina delle Dolomiti’, the Queen of the…

[The idyllic Renon plateau has breathtaking views of the Dolomites.] “Here on the Renon it’s divinely beautiful,” wrote Sigmund Freud as he vacationed on the…

Surrounded by some of the most spectacular Dolomites peaks, the tiny village of Arabba stands in an ideal position to explore these Unesco-inscribed mountains…

From open-air concerts set amid the spectacular backdrop of the Dolomites to al fresco opera festivals and beyond, here are Italy’s top music events to check…

Looking for some winter thrill in Italy? Head to the Dolomites and ski down these challenging pistes surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountain scenery…