Cicchetti can resemble tapas, though locals will quickly tell you not to call them that. An “ombra” is a small glass of wine, traditionally local and inexpensive.

Scattered across the mountains, lakes and forest are towering wooden animals: Dragons, lions, bears, and dinosaurs, hidden just far enough off the path to feel like a discovery.

Menti Wines is one of the most thoughtful sustainability driven wineries in the Veneto region.

Rifugios date back to the late 1800s when mountaineering clubs began building shelters for climbers.

In the Dolomites, stories have always belonged to the landscape.

The MADE Trek offers a quieter way to experience Italy’s mountains. Short for “Malga and Alm Desired Experience” the route emphasizes slow hiking and connection to local communities, linking malgas and alpine farms across the Italian Austrian border.

The visit to Poli Grappa begins not with production but with context: historic bottles, antique distilling tools and displays tracing how grappa evolved from rural by-product to a carefully crafted spirit.

Whether you are trying it for the first time or want to understand what is in your glass, here is an easy guide to drinking grappa the way Italians do.

Poznań glowed, it buzzed and wrapped us in cinnamon-scented warmth. Before I knew it, I was declaring: “THIS IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS MARKET IN POLAND!”

I have a short and simple guide that may help you when navigating the Polish grocery store.