Wine cellars in Tuscany open at Christmas time
Throughout the month of December, numerous special holiday events will take place in the wineries around the Tuscan region in Italy All during the month of December in Tuscany, the Cantine Aperte event is back in action : organized by the Tuscan Tourist board, it features a range of initiatives put on by the wineries of the region; they'll open their doors to travellers and lovers of good food and wine. Numerous activities will be on the program, including the chance to indulge in hours...
Start the Winter Season in Heiligenblut at the Grossglockner, the top of Austria As glorious autumn days give way to cooler temperatures, the ski season in the Grossglockner/ Heiligenblut ski area draws palpably closer. The nature's vibrant colours and golden hues are replaced by natural snow, freshly groomed pistes and exhilarating days on more than 55 km of slopes. With an area of 1856 km2, it is the largest protected area in the Alps. There is much to discover in the Hohe Tauern...
The most original towers in Tuscany, Italy
A journey among history and legend from Pisa to San Gimignano We're not just talking about the Mangia Tower that overshadows Siena's piazza del Campo or the Guinigi Tower with its hanging gardens over Lucca. Today we're taking you on a tour to discover 5 lesser-known but totally original towers that scale the heights of Tuscany . San Gimignano, the Manhattan of the Middle Ages, boasted 72 towers in its heyday. Now only 16 remain, including the two Salvucci Towers, also known as the...
Marble marvels in Massa and Carrara
Culture mines in the Apuan Riviera Carrara is the world capital of marble, where Michelangelo himself sourced his materials. Its small town centre is full of surprises that you can discover on a short walk. The town's origins are tied to the local marble quarries , known the world over since Roman times. Today, to speak of Carrara means to speak of marble so precious that it is referred to as “white gold” . The marble has been a prized commodity for artists and illustrious individuals...
The men's Alpine Ski World Cup races on 16.-17. December 2018 on the Gran Risa slope are a highlight for all ski enthusiasts An unmissable event that attracts ski champions and thousands of ski enthusiasts to the scenic destination of Alta Badia, in the heart of the Dolomites. Each year a lineup of the finest ski racers compete in an adrenaline-fuelled descent on the Gran Risa. Its vertiginous slopes have made an indelible imprint on the history of skiing. AUTHENTIC EMOTIONS, ON AND OFF...
