by karibu adventures | Culture, Italian Alps, Multi Adventure
Pastel-colored lakeside villages at Lake Como — Varenna, Bellagio and Menaggio — are called the “pearls” of Como. You probably know Northwest Italy for the Alps, Lake Como and Milan — and for good reason. The Italian Alps are stunning year-round, Lake Como is a...
by karibu adventures | Hiking, Italian Alps, Travel Guide
One of our family homes is in the shadow of Monte Rosa, the second-highest peak in the Alps. Our family has lived in Italy’s Valsesia Valley for 500 years. It is a magical place, and nothing like the Italy you think you know. Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia...
by karibu adventures | Culture, Hiking, Italian Alps
A hamlet of shepherds’ homes, called baita, in the Alta Valsesia, where we lead our hiking tour of the Italian Alps. Search ‘Hiking in the Italian Alps’ and the Dolomites will likely top the list. There is no question the Dolomites deserve the attention. They’re...
