Carnevale in Muggia
There was to be no respite from the weather—it was still pouring rain on this final Sunday of Carnevale. My plans were to watch the famous mask parade in Muggia,…
Carnia in Winter
Last night at dinner, my friend Liviana had mentioned it might be snowing in Carnia today, so I dressed in extra layers. Five layers on top and three on the…
Gorizia: A First Glimpse
After good night sleep, I woke to sound of rain pattering against the shutters. At breakfast, the server, Luciana, said there had even been a light dusting of snow at…
Cividale del Friuli: Dulcis in Fundo
When traveling, there is almost no feeling worse than that of waking up sick. This was my fate one chilly winter morning in Udine. Always being prepared for the worst,…
Flavors of Friuli available at Libreria Ubik Udine
If you are traveling to Udine, Italy, Flavors of Friuli: A Culinary Journey through Northeastern Italy is now available at Libreria Ubik, located at Via Mercatovecchio 18.
Flavors of Friuli now available at Libreria Ubik Udine
I am thrilled to announce that Flavors of Friuli: A Culinary Journey through Northeastern Italy is now available in Italy at Libreria Ubik, at their Udine location, Via Mercatovecchio 18.
Aquileia and Grado
Once again, in my efforts to see as much as possible in two weeks, my plan was to visit two cities in one day. I left my hotel in Udine…
Gemona del Friuli and Venzone
The next day, I took another early train from Udine to Gemona del Friuli. After passing endless, barren fields in varying shades of brown, we reached the Alto Friuli—the gateway…
Tarvisio: Monte Santo di Lussari
Early one winter morning, I took the train from Udine to the town of Tarvisio in the mountains of northern Friuli. The sky was clear, and for most of the…
Udine: Hostaria Alla Tavernetta
On Valentine's Day, I bid farewell to Trieste and took the train to Udine, where I discovered that the sottopassaggio (underground walkway) held a passage leading from the train platforms…