Tag Archives: Veneto

Exploring Asolo – The City of a Hundred Horizons

by chefbikeski Posted on December 2, 2015

One of the things I love most about visiting Asolo during our tours is arriving with our small group of cyclists or walkers and finding ourselves totally outnumbered by locals. Especially on Sunday, when there is a steady stream of … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Dining Well – and Cheaply – in Venice

by chefbikeski Posted on November 19, 2015

A destination we visit yearly on our cycling and walking tours, Venice has fascinated travelers from all over the world for hundreds of years. Built on more than 100 small islands in the midst of marshy lagoon in the Adriatic … Continue reading →

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Exploring Vicenza – The City of Palladio

by chefbikeski Posted on November 12, 2015

Vicenza, The “City of Palladio” was home to the most important architect of the Renaissance, whose designs have influenced architecture all over the Western world. Home to the Rotunda, inspiration for Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Vicenza was designated a UNESCO World … Continue reading →

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The Cherries of Marostica, Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on June 23, 2015

Today our private cycling tour brought us back to Marostica, a town famous for its annual chess game, and known for its cherries. Cherry farming has always played an important role in the local agricultural economy. The Marostica cherry P.G.I., … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Olive Orchards of the Colli Berici

by chefbikeski Posted on June 18, 2015

Our travels today wound through the picturesque Colli Berici, or Berici Hills, south of Vicenza, Italy. Off the well worn tourist track, we encounter only locals out hiking the trails or cycling along these quiet country roads. In addition to … Continue reading →

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