# Travelmemo — Italy

> Articles published on Travelmemo in the Italy category.

Hotel and destination reviews from Italy. Italian lifestyle at its best!

## Articles

- [Autumn in Piedmont – Alba, La Morra and the Langhe Hills](https://travelmemo.com/okf/piedmont-langhe-commendable-restaurants.md): Golden vineyards, white truffles, and four restaurants that made us never want to leave the Langhe hills.
- [What to Do Around Trieste: From Fairy-Tale Castles to Spectacular Caves, and Slovenia’s Capital](https://travelmemo.com/okf/what-to-do-around-trieste-castle-cave-slovenia.md): Discover the best day trips from Trieste: explore Miramare Castle, Postojna Caves, charming Muggia, Ljubljana and Venice – all within 2 hours drive.
- [What to Do in Trieste: Explore Italy’s Coffee Capital One Cup at a Time](https://travelmemo.com/okf/trieste-what-to-do-in-italys-coffee-capital.md): A city where Habsburg elegance meets Mediterranean charm, Trieste offers a unique blend of cultural influences that set it apart from other Italian destinations.
- [Culinary flights of fancy in Castelfalfi Resort](https://travelmemo.com/okf/restaurant-review-castelfalfi-resort.md): Tuscany is a paradise for gourmands. Regional specialties range from wild pig to Pecorino cheese and truffles to the renowned cantucci almond cookies. In the mountain village of Castelfalfi we tasted 
- [Touring Tuscany with Pinocchio](https://travelmemo.com/okf/tuscany-travel-tips.md): Art, culture, tradition, and delights for the palate in the midst of painterly landscapes: Tuscany is one of the most popular vacation regions in Italy. And it’s where Pinocchio hails from!
- [The new Cantina Antinori — cultivating wine spectacularly in Tuscany](https://travelmemo.com/okf/cantina-antinori-winery-tuscany.md): No journey through Tuscany is complete without a visit to a winery. There are too many in the home of Chianti Classico to count. But there is one that stands out from the rest: the Antinori family vin
- [Castelfalfi – romantic resort in the heart of Tuscany](https://travelmemo.com/okf/castelfalfi-tui-resort-tuscany.md): World-famous Tuscany — cypresses, green hills, art, culture, wine, truffles, pasta and … Pinocchio. Pinocchio!? Definitely! the little guy made of wood that always fascinated me even as a kid. Now he’
- [The Dolomites in South Tyrol – lots of craggy peaks with WOW effect!](https://travelmemo.com/okf/dolomites-south-tyrol-hiking-golf.md): On a recent visit to the new tree house hotel My Arbor in South Tyrol’s Brixen, we used the opportunity to explore the spectacular rock formations, surrounding valleys and alps of the Dolomites, liste
- [My Arbor Hotel in South Tyrol – a childhood dream comes true!](https://travelmemo.com/okf/my-arbor-hotel-tree-house-brixen.md): As a child, I always wanted to spend a night in a tree house. At last — if a “few” years later — this dream came true! And the wait was worth it! It turns out I got to spend the night in a luxury tree
- [6 things not to miss in South Tyrol’s Bolzano](https://travelmemo.com/okf/bolzano-what-to-do.md): South Tyrol’s provincial capital radiates a straightforward warm-heartedness. Italian “dolce vita” and German thoroughness go hand in hand here. You have the picture-perfect Old Town to explore; churc
- [The blue aprons of South Tyrol’s Sarntal](https://travelmemo.com/okf/sarntal-south-tyrol-blue-apron.md): On our day excursion to the Sarntal Valley, these “blue apron” artisans welcomed us in their workshops and let us look over their shoulders.
- [Spring delights in Bolzano, South Tyrol’s capital](https://travelmemo.com/okf/bolzano-spring-delight-south-tyrol.md): Longing for spring and curious about where my ancestors came from, upon being opportunely invited by Booking South Tyrol www.bookingsouthtyrol.com, the independent online booking platform of the South
- [Customs and cultural heritage in Sarntal’s Roherhaus](https://travelmemo.com/okf/roherhaus-sarntal-cultural-heritage.md): The Sarntal Valley’s ancient Roherhaus farmstead, parts of which date back to the 13th century, today functions as a museum. Our visit let us experience farming life, living tradition, crafts, joie de
- [Visit Venice in February? Really?](https://travelmemo.com/okf/venice-citytrip-february.md): In our Swiss latitudes, February would be ideal for a stay in our snowed-in mountains. But for his impending 50th birthday, Walter wanted to be in Venice. February in Venice? Really?
- [EXPO 2015 MILAN – Let’s not forget about Milan!](https://travelmemo.com/okf/expo-2015-milan-citytrip.md): Don’t forget Milan? That’s right, seriously. It just seemed impossible to me to spend a whole day only focusing on EXPO 2015 and absorbing impressions on the EXPO grounds. That’s why we treated oursel
- [EXPO 2015 MILAN – Gems that dazzle](https://travelmemo.com/okf/expo-2015-milan-gems.md): My EXPO 2015 totally subjective highlights The way I see it, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all general recommendations. The way we process esthetics or themes is so differentiated and persona
- [EXPO 2015 Milan – Exposition or amusement park?](https://travelmemo.com/okf/expo-2015-milan-exposition.md): Put on some comfortable shoes and know that the site of EXPO 2015 in Milan is gigantic. Those were the only clear guidelines I had in mind when my parents and I departed Zurich for Milan.
- [Romantic Masseria Alchimia in Fasano, Puglia](https://travelmemo.com/okf/romantic-masseria-alchimia-fasano-puglia.md): The romantic boutique apartment accommodation “Masseria Alchimia” is located in Fasano approximately 50 km South of Bari (the capital of Puglia in the heel of the Italian boot). In the 17th century, t
- [Corteinfiore – Best Restaurant and Boutique Hotel in Trani, Puglia](https://travelmemo.com/okf/corteinfiore-restaurant-boutique-hotel-trani-puglia.md): Corteinfiore – an excellent seafood restaurant and stylish bed & breakfast – is set in the old Palazzo Laghezza, located only a few steps from the tourist harbor in Trani. The Palazzo from the 16th ce
- [Spend a Day on Rome’s Piazza Navona!](https://travelmemo.com/okf/piazza-navona-spend-day-rome.md): I know, Rome has much more on offer than just this lengthy piazza that used to see chariot races in the old days. But still, once you’ve seen a couple of Rome’s most important landmarks you may as wel
- [Gritti Palace – Top Luxury Hotel in Venice](https://travelmemo.com/okf/gritti-palace-top-luxury-hotel-venice.md): The Starwood Luxury Collection’s Gritti Palace is an awesome Venice hotel right next to a Canal and near San Marcos Square.
- [5 Great yet Affordable Hotels in Venice, Italy](https://travelmemo.com/okf/venice-5-great-affordable-hotels.md): Venice is well-established as one of the world’s must-see cities, with its fascinating history, charming lack of roads and luxurious gondolas. Unfortunately, well-established must-see cities are not k
- [Photo Poker – When to take a photograph and when to ask first](https://travelmemo.com/okf/photo-poker-when-not-ask-people-photography-puglia-italy.md): As a photographer more often than not you ask yourself whether you should grab that special moment and take the photograph right away or you better ask first and then try to catch up with the opportun
- [Top-3 Rankings of Hotels and Masseria Country Houses in Puglia, Italy](https://travelmemo.com/okf/top-3-rankings-hotels-masseria-country-houses-puglia-italy.md): During our two-week Puglia roundtrip we stayed at wonderful country houses (Masseria Cimino, Masseria Le Fabriche, Masseria Fumarola) and stylish hotels (La Sommità Relais, Acaya Golf Resort, Histó Re
- [Masseria Fumarola, Martina Franca in Puglia](https://travelmemo.com/okf/masseria-fumarola-hotel-martina-franca-puglia.md): Masseria Fumarola is a rural trulli style guest house which perfectly combines the charm of a traditional 19th century Puglian farmhouse with the service and amenities of a modern hotel.
- [Relais Histò Culti San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo, Puglia](https://travelmemo.com/okf/relais-histo-culti-san-pietro-puglia-italy.md): Built on a former Masseria that housed an abbey dating back to the first century, this retreat offers 46 stunning rooms and suites around a few courtyards and a spa with its two pools. The showers are
- [Luncheon in Italian Country House Masseria Bagnara](https://travelmemo.com/okf/appetizing-luncheon-italian-country-house-masseria-bagnara-puglia.md): We got lucky when proprietor Alessandro Pagano invited us to try a five course luncheon at his country house Masseria Bagnara. Chef Angela Pagano and her staff offered the finest of the locally inspir
- [Masseria Le Fabriche in Puglia, Italy](https://travelmemo.com/okf/masseria-le-fabriche-puglia-italy.md): Masseria Le Fabriche is a newly restored 18th century country manor, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. It’s only a 10-minutes drive from the coast of the Ionic see and makes for a splendid sta
- [Masseria Bagnara Resort and Spa in Lizzano, Puglia, Italy](https://travelmemo.com/okf/masseria-bagnara-resort-spa-lizzano-puglia-italy.md): The Masseria Bagnara Resort and Spa is a strikingly renovated former farmhouse now serving as luxury hotel with modern design and an outdoor pool in the countryside of Lizzano in Italy’s Southern Regi
- [DoubleTree by Hilton Acaya Golf Resort, Puglia, Italy](https://travelmemo.com/okf/acaya-golf-resort-puglia-italy.md): The DoubleTree by Hilton Acaya Golf Resort is located near Lecce, in the splendid Salento district of Southern Italy in Puglia. The golf resort stretches across almost 300 acres of pristine countrysid
- [Relais La Sommità Hotel in Ostuni, Puglia](https://travelmemo.com/okf/la-sommita-relais-hotel-ostuni-puglia.md): The Hotel “La Sommità” is a historic 16th century residence. The hotel sits at the top of the old town of Ostuni, also known as the “white city” in Puglia. The tasty food is served in an astounding de
- [Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel’s Posh Wedding Venue: Borgo Egnazia Resort Hotel, Puglia](https://travelmemo.com/okf/borgo-egnazia-resort-hotel-golf-puglia-italy.md): Built next to the famed San Domenico Golf Course and a few steps away from the Adriatic sea, the Borgo Egnazia Resort’s inviting rural village style stands out. The stone architecture, the stylish dec
- [Masseria Cimino, Boutique Hotel in Savelletri, Puglia Region, Southern Italy](https://travelmemo.com/okf/masseria-cimino-boutique-hotel-savelletri-puglia-italy.md): Masseria Cimino is a 18th century farmhouse that has been transformed into a very stylish boutique hotel. The hotel is situated in Savelletri di Fasano, on the Puglian coast between the cities of Bari
- [Puglia, Italy: Travel Itinerary for a Two Week Tour](https://travelmemo.com/okf/puglia-italy-travel-itinerary-two-week-roundtrip.md): Beginning of October 2011 we went on a two week roundtrip in Puglia, the region which forms “the heel of Italy’s boot”. The focus during our trip was on bucolic landscapes, golf courses, typical itali
- [Hotel Andreus – Amazing Golf & Wellness Spa Resort in South Tyrol](https://travelmemo.com/okf/hotel-andreus-golf-wellness-spa-resort-south-tyrol.md): The Andreus Golf & Spa Resort sits in the picturesque Passiria Valley in Italy’s South Tyrol, just a 20 minute drive north of Merano. Harmoniously blending with the landscape, the 5 star Andreus Hotel
- [Sicily Roundtrip – what an experience!](https://travelmemo.com/okf/sicily-roundtrip-boutique-hotels-golf.md): Excellent Sicily roundtrip with boutique hotels and spectacular golf courses.