Elisa Explores Italy

10/08/2024

I got to see Ötzi the iceman!!! I remember learning about him when he was discovered in the 90s and I’ve taught my kids about him, so when I found out that his mummy has a permanent exhibit in a museum in the Dolomites, near where he was found, I dragged my family to Bolzano. It was amazing to see a 5,000 year old mummy and all of his belongings so incredibly preserved. Plus a bonus that Bolzano was super cute!

06/08/2024

There’s so many gorgeous mountains around here that it’s easy to overlook how cool with actual town is. Cortina D’Ampezzo has been a great home base, with views at every turn and many options to choose from for daily adventures.

05/08/2024

Today we took the Tofana Cortina funicular to get up to 10,500ft. Although it was mostly cloud cover at that height, we had incredible views along the way and Jeff and Murr took hikes up to get some extra shots. We then went back down to 8,000ft for lunch and more amazing views. From the chair lift, we also got to see people constructing one of the events for the 2026 Olympics being held in Cortina.

04/08/2024

Pictures can’t even begin to explain the expanse and beauty of the Dolomites. Every direction you look in takes your breath away. This is just under 9,000ft. 🏔️

24/07/2024

The sunsets in Tuscany look like they’ve been painted. Humans and gattini alike appreciate the beauty.

16/07/2024

Bosa was the main CLT (cute little town) on my list for Sardinia this summer. It’s a stunning drive from Alghero to Bosa along the coast. If you’re on the west coast, it’s definitely worth the drive to visit.

10/07/2024

I’ve been trying to see Ludovico Einaudi for years on our trips to Italy and I kept missing him. This year, I made it my mission to get to one of his concerts and it was amazing! To see him in the Arena di Verona made it that much more special. He’s my favorite composer and pianist and his music is an experience.

01/07/2024

Had a great day exploring Asinara National Park today! If you’re in northwestern Sardinia, I highly recommend this tour. The gorgeous beaches along Stintino can be crowded, but from the boat, space abounds.

27/06/2024

Gorgeous day at la Maddalena archipelago. Riccardo knows how to get away from the crowds! ☀️🌊☀️

26/06/2024

Had another awesome day out on the boat with

We got to see dolphins and the crystal blue waters of Sardinia, which constantly change their brilliant colors as the day goes on.

23/06/2024

We’re back in Sardinia and ready for a summer of exploring!

08/08/2023

Head to my website: https://elisaexploresitaly.com/sardinia/ to learn more about visiting the beautiful island of Sardinia and contact me when planning your next vacation to Italy.

Sardinia is absolutely incredible! It’s one of those places where you start to plan your next vacation back, before you’ve even left. I was fortunate…