Dolomites

The Italian Dolomites: Local Flavor, Spellbinding Witches and Thrilling Thunder

Thumbnail image for The Italian Dolomites: Local Flavor, Spellbinding Witches and Thrilling Thunder by Gina "SuuperG" Stark August 29, 2011 Travel and Adventures

One of the special perks of touring with an experienced guide is the introduction to local people who are more than happy to share their grappa or limoncello as well as the more secret and intimate treasures of their home region. Which Witch? Petra was one such gem that our guide Gary Scott arranged for [...]

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Italian Dolomites: Foxes, Fox Holes, Foot Paths, and Food

Thumbnail image for Italian Dolomites: Foxes, Fox Holes, Foot Paths, and Food by Gina "SuuperG" Stark July 15, 2011 Hiking

Today was another mixed bag of awesome in the Italian Dolomites.  In the morning, some of the group enjoyed an international horse-jumping event, one (not me!) went on a vigorous bike ride and we all reconvened for a lovely lunch on a covered patio of a local restaurant.  I’m becoming hooked on these grande salads [...]

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Hiking Italy: Delving Into the Dolomites

Thumbnail image for Hiking Italy: Delving Into the Dolomites by Gina "SuuperG" Stark July 9, 2011 Hiking

Many of you who know me and/or follow my meanderings know that I have been eagerly anticipating my trip to the Italian Dolomites this summer.  Well, here I am and it so far has exceeded my expectations and hopes.  I only wish I could say as much for my own body! A Guide on the [...]

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Interactive Travel: New York, DC, Italy …Tell Gina Where to Go

Thumbnail image for Interactive Travel: New York, DC, Italy …Tell Gina Where to Go by Gina "SuuperG" Stark June 21, 2011 Interactive Travel

I’m off once again! To New York, DC and Italy.  On a new adventure that I hope will be guided in part by your suggestions and input.  I began this “project” about a year ago when I posted: Tell Gina Where to Go…An Experiment in Interactive Travel/Blogging and I got some welcome insider tips and [...]

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