Our first steps onto the shores of Riva del Garda feel like walking through an open door leading to paradise. Palm trees sway in the Lake Garda breeze. Rugged mountains plunge toward the water. People sun themselves on the grass and sandy beaches. Boats bob in the harbor while windsurfers skim across the lake. Fun,…
Traveling to the world’s largest Alpine plateau is like an elevator ride from a swanky hotel lobby to an even swankier rooftop penthouse. That is what happens on the morning we leave Ortisei for Alpe di Siusi. The walk to the gondola station through the quaint, Bavarian-style village is easy. Life is just waking up…
Our Toyota hybrid engine barely made a sound as we eased out of Ortisei and journeyed toward SP64. Just ahead is one of the most scenic drives in the Dolomites. I love slipping behind the wheel in search of new places and new adventures. So my action plan for the Dolomites included one must-drive scenic…
There’s a quiet kind of magic tucked at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. It’s where the city grows quiet as the crowds thin. This is Holyroodhouse. And behind the stately walls of the Palace, the sweet aroma of the gardens invigorate the senses. Holyroodhouse Garden is where history is alive in every leaf, flower…
When GoPro released its Max 2 360 camera this fall, I paid close attention to the early reviews. Nearly every article and YouTube video raved about its capabilities, and PC Magazine even named it an Editors’ Choice as the top action camera on the market. That sealed my decision. I’m deeply rooted in the GoPro…
