Category Archives: sightseeing

Mini-hike in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Posted on September 1, 2015 by trailhiker

With sort of a layover day in Cortina d’Ampezzo before beginning our trek, the day was spent in an all-hands orientation meeting, a short hike at the top of a cable car, marking maps for our self-guided trek, and rearranging … Continue reading →

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Florence sightseeing and travel to Cortina d’Ampezzo

Posted on August 31, 2015 by trailhiker

The midway point in my travel from Cinque Terre to Cortina d’Ampezzo, preparing to begin a trek in the Dolomite Mountains, was Florence, birthplace to and home of the Renaissance. The historic city center of Florence has been designated as … Continue reading →

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Pisa sightseeing

Posted on August 30, 2015 by trailhiker

After two memorable days in Cinque Terre it was time to begin a travel segment to Cortina d’Ampezzo, the beginning of my Dolomite Mountains trek. When researching this travel I discovered that there were a two main alternatives: 1) two … Continue reading →

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Cinque Terre – Manarola and Riomaggiore sightseeing

Posted on August 28, 2015 by trailhiker

On my first day in Cinque Terre National Park I first hiked from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza and then continued to Corniglia, hiking along the coastal trail. However, the sections of the coastal trail south of Corniglia to Manarola … Continue reading →

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