“I am a dreamer in love with the mountains.” Tamara Lunger It’s not every day that you get to go on a hike with Tamara Lunger, a woman who climbed her first 8,000-meter peak at 23 years old (Lhotse), attempted the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat, paraglided in India’s western Himalayas, and explored […]
Where to go in Italy? Pineta SPA Nature Resort in the Dolomites
Where to go in Italy? Pineta SPA Resort in the Dolomites If you’re asking yourself where to go in Italy, Pineta Spa Nature Resort in the Dolomites is the answer! Located halfway between Trentino and South Tyrol in northern Italy, in the heart of Val di Non, a broad, sun-kissed, scenic valley, Pineta SPA Nature […]
Touring Trentino’s Most Beautiful Castles
Italy Castles: touring Trentino’s most beautiful Castles When you travel around Trentino, you’ll spot many castles and fortresses, often placed in spectacular positions, perched on top of rocky spurs overlooking the verdant valleys below. The reason for the large number of historic castles in Trentino is due to the region’s strategic position between Germanic […]
Guided Hiking Tours of Northern Italy & the Dolomites
Walking holidays Europe: hike the Brenta Dolomites, visit castles and sanctuaries, taste the local delicacies with Pineta Nature Resort Foreign visitors to Val di Non, northern Italy’s Trentino and the Dolomites can tour the area accompanied by our English-speaking guide Silvia Donati. Highlights from our guided tours include: Walk to Val di Non’s most […]
Europe’s Best Destinations: Northern Italy
Best places to visit in Europe 2020: Dolomites Italy – Garda Lake As you start making your Europe travel plans for next year, consider northern Italy: a combination of gorgeous natural landscapes (hello, Dolomites), pristine lakes, historic castles, art cities and tasty culinary traditions, all in one destination. Read on for a round-up of […]
Stories of Trentino Immigrants to the U.S.
The second half of the 19th century, and especially the decades between 1880 and 1920, saw a significant number of people migrating from Italy. The region of Trentino, which at the time wasn’t yet part of Italy but belonged to the Austro-Hungarian empire, was too involved in the process, with many Trentino immigrants opting […]