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Norway in 3 Days
Day 1: Oslo After a long 15 hour trip from Charlotte, NC to Oslo, Norway, it was such a relief to be back in the familiar arms of my man! We grabbed our bags and walked over to the most gorgeous and welcoming hotel, Radisson Blu. It was so nice to be able to walk from the airport to the hotel without having to worry about transportation. The hotel was beautiful on the inside and the outside, and our room was very modern. One of the first European hotels I’ve seen that actually had a bathtub and the beds weren’t split into two!
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Hiking in Trentino, Italy: Lakes, Waterfalls & Gorges
I recently organized my first group hike for some friends and me, and it was so much fun! I planned it as a short day trip, leaving at 8:00 am and returning by 6:00 pm. This would make a great day/weekend trip for those living in or visiting the Vicenza / Lake Garda / Province of Trentino area! Lago di Tenno The first stop of the day was at a serene lake – Lago di Tenno – located above Lago di Garda. It was a 2-hour drive from Vicenza through lakeside towns and tight switchback roads (8,70€ in autostrada tolls). We found a parking lot right by the lake that had…
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Brent de l’Art: A Ravine in the Province of Belluno, Italy
If what you’re seeking is a unique hiking experience with photogenic surroundings, Brent de l’Art is the place to visit. Located within 2 hours driving time from Vicenza, Italy, this ravine lies in Trichiana, Province of Belluno. What’s a Brent? The term Brent indicates a stream. It flows at the bottom of a deep valley and is more or less quite narrow. You will often see the word “brent” when driving over a short bridge as it names the small river or stream below you. The ravine formed at Brent de l’Art is a result of water, stones, and plants once entering the canyon creating whirlwinds and slamming intensely against…
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Colorful Cinque Terre
Blue skies. Blue seas. Gelato. Lemon trees. Those are the first four things I noticed when I got off the train in Monterosso al Mare, one of the five towns that is part of the Cinque Terre (pronounced “chink-e” like 5 in Italian). Cinque Terre means “five lands” in Italian and is composed of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. I chose to stay in this town after reading other blog posts comparing the five towns. Monterosso has much more to offer activities wise. There are shops, restaurants, and bars galore. The beach is significantly larger than Vernazza so there’s lots of room for laying out. I stayed…
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Food, Photography, & Hiking in NC
Summertime…the beginning of vacations, a social life, and relaxation. I almost forgot what it was like to have friends and free time because I was so busy during the school year. It’s like a breath of fresh air and good for the soul to be able to spend quality time with my gal pals.
