I'm a travel and photography blogger who hunts down hidden gems and the best instagrammable spots so you don't have to guess where to point your camera. Chris and I have been exploring together for almost 30 years, and I share everything I learn here, from Colorado's backyard trails to bucket-list trips like the Dolomites.
Okay, Here’s the Rest of the Dolomites Story
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Hey Reader, Chris and I are back. Dusty boots, phones filled with amazing photos, and ten days in the Dolomites that somehow felt like both the fastest and slowest trip of the year. Last month I promised you the full story: day by day, hotel by hotel, mountain pass by mountain pass. Here it is. Dolomites Itinerary: Planning an Italian Alps Trip — the whole ten days, split across three bases: four nights in Ortisei for Val Gardena and Seceda, five nights near Colle Santa Lucia for Cortina, Cinque Torri, Passo Giau, Lagazuoi, and Tre Cime di Lavaredo, then two nights in Siusi and Castelrotto for Alpe di Siusi and castle ruins. Every pass, every parking tip, every “should’ve left earlier” lesson learned the hard way. If you want more detail on any piece of it, here’s the rest of our adventures: Where to Stay in the Dolomites, Italy: 3 Ideal Places — the three home bases we picked, and why splitting up the valleys beats trying to stay put in one spot the whole time. 10 Best Hikes in the Dolomites: Epic Trails & Views — the full roundup of every trail we tackled, ranked by view-to-effort ratio. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Hike in the Dolomites: Best Trail & Parking Tips — the one hike that earned its own post. If you only do a single day hike in the Dolomites, this is it. 15 Best Things to Do in the Dolomites, Italy — for the days we weren’t hiking (there were a few), plus spots worth the trip even if you’re not a hiker. And if you missed it last month, 10 Best Things to Know for Planning a Dolomites Hiking Trip still covers the logistics: flights, hotels, gondola reservations, and what actually made it into our suitcases. Still haven’t grabbed it? The free Dolomites Hiking Packing List PDF is right there waiting, no sign-up needed since you’re already on this list. Until next month, Jolayne |
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I'm a travel and photography blogger who hunts down hidden gems and the best instagrammable spots so you don't have to guess where to point your camera. Chris and I have been exploring together for almost 30 years, and I share everything I learn here, from Colorado's backyard trails to bucket-list trips like the Dolomites.
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