Become More, Italy

• Cittadella and Asolo 10 months ago September 10, 2019On my second day in Cadoneghe, we headed out to Cittadella, a nearby walled city where it is possible to walk atop the wall. This walled city was founded in the 13th century as a military outpost of nearby Padova. The wall has been restored and is 1461 meters long and has a...
• Marostica and Bassano del Grappa 11 months ago  September 9, 2019While visiting friends in Cadoneghe, near Padova, I had the chance to visit several unique and interesting villages, thanks to their willingness to provide transport and share their knowledge of the area. Gianluigi and Ilde were welcoming, generous and amiable hosts during my...
• Stresa, on Lago Maggiore 2 years ago Lago Maggiore Spending six days in Stresa, on the western coast of Lago Maggiore, was a real delight. I landed there on the 14th of August, the eve of Ferragosto, the biggest Italian holiday of the summer, if not the year. On Ferragosto, everything in Italy grinds to a halt, and Italians go on...
• Dozza, The Festival of Painted Walls 2 years ago I recently went with friends to the small village of Dozza, about 30km east of Bologna. Every two years the village hosts a unique festival, inviting national and international artists to create permanent paintings on the walls of the houses. The Biennale will happen this year from Sept. 9 - 14,...
• Bergamo 2 years ago We spent a rainy day in Bergamo on our way from Milan to Florence last year. We'd arrived in Milan by train from Paris and were eager to get settled in a smaller town, so headed 25 miles northeast to Bergamo. The quaint old town, nestled in the surrounding hills, is characterized by its cobblestone...

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