There is less than a month to go until one of the biggest events in the Filzmoosian calendar! This year marks the 150th year since the creation of the costume band in Filzmoos, ‘Die Filzmooser Trachtenmusikkapelle’ and to celebrate, there will be 2 days of live music in the centre of the village! Playing locally
As a vegetarian living in Switzerland for the summer, I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite Swiss vegetarian dishes to celebrate National Vegetarian Week. All of my previous seasons have been spent in France, and I have enjoyed many Fondues (most often consisting of Swiss Cheeses Gruyere and Emmental) and Raclettes during
Most modestly described, the Madonna Della Corona is a stunning church nestled within the rocks of Monte Baldo; a peaceful sanctuary for stillness and meditation. You can reach the church of the Madonna Della Corona via two routes though it is accessible from any one of the resorts surrounding Lake Garda. The first, and the simplest, is
As the world marks 100 years since the outbreak of World War 1, it is important to remember that not all the fighting took place in the trenches of northern Europe and the Western Front. Far less well known, especially to us in the UK, was the horrific and ultimately pointless battle fought on the
Marketing and Travel Freelance writer Mary Finucane continues her discovery of Italy’s northern Lakes.. Time permitting, visit all Lake Como villas but if you only have room for one, then make your way to Villa del Balbaniello. Run by the FAI, Italy’s main heritage charity, this delightful 18th century cardinal’s villa is best reached by
Marketing and Travel Freelance Mary Finucane continues her Italian adventure.. A bus ride or hot walk from Gardone brought us to Salo, a lovely Belle Epoque town full of handsome cafes, townhouses and hotels, many the result of rebuilding in the prevailing liberty (Italian Art Deco) style after a 1901 earthquake. After giving in to
Northern Italy’s subalpine lakes each have a charm of their own. Having travelled to 3, Travel Freelance Writer, Mary Finucane decides it’s Lake Garda for the good life, Lake Maggiore for wonderful well-being and Lake Como for sheer magic. Describe yourself and I will describe which Italian lake best suits you. Relaxed, a lover of
Travel writer Amy Laughinghouse escapes London for the hills of Italy’s South Tyrol, where she developed a new toast: “May the Forst be with you.” (Try the local beer; you’ll see what she means). There’s a man with a pick-axe following me silently down a grassy slope, his white mustache twitching in a sunburned face,
