Brenner Pass

Crossing the Brenner Pass with Instagram

I guess we have been crossing the Brenner Pass around 60 times over the past 20 years. Still I marvel over the wonderful scenery surrounding Autostrada A22.

Wellness in Merano

Wellness in Merano

In 1836 an Austrian physician described Merano as ‘The city of cures’. But you don’t have to be ailing to enjoy wellness in Merano.

Dolomites outdoor activities

Dolomites Outdoor activities

The Dolomites range among the most spectacular mountain landscapes anywhere, and their beauty can be experienced and explored in many different ways.

Bolzano mirrors - Italian Notes

Bolzano and the magic mirrors

I love traffic mirrors as a free and easy way of seeing a place from a different perspective, as here in Bolzano.

market shopping in bolzano

Market shopping in Bolzano

Organic produce, local crafts and specialties like speck and salami abound when you are market shopping in Bolzano.