Our adventure kicked off in Treviso, where, over a welcome dinner in a villa surrounded by gardens, I had my first bite of bigoli in salsa—a thick pasta with anchovy and onion sauce. Simple, salty, and deeply satisfying. Later, wandering Treviso’s canals, I found a cozy lunch spot and tried tagliatelle al radicchio trevigiano. The local chicory, sautéed with pancetta, was bold and slightly bitter—a perfect match for the fresh pasta. In Verona, the city of love, I fell hard for tortelli di zucca—pumpkin-filled pasta with sage butter and crushed amaretti. Sweet and savory, it captured Verona’s charm in every[…]
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Day in Asolo & the Prosecco Hills: Following in the Footsteps of Genius
This morning began with a gentle awakening in the hilltop village of Asolo, often dubbed “The Pearl of the Province of Treviso.” And after today, I can see why so many artists, poets, and dreamers have been drawn to this serene perch above the Veneto plains. We met our Tour Manager for a leisurely orientation walk, winding through Asolo’s cobbled streets and sun-dappled piazzas. There’s a quiet magic here—breezes that carry whispers of history, stone buildings that seem to lean in close to share secrets. As we wandered, we learned of Ernest Hemingway, who sought refuge here; Robert Browning, who[…]
Treviso, Verona & Venice
The day began with a peaceful walking tour of Treviso, affectionately known as the “Venice on the Mainland.” As we wandered its quiet streets, we admired gothic-style windows, delicate marble latticework, and the gentle flow of the Sile and Botteniga rivers—elements that echoed the elegance of its island cousin, Venice. Following the guided tour, we had time to explore Treviso at our own pace. I browsed through the lively weekly market full of colorful vegetables and housewares, then wandered along the Canale dei Buranelli. Nearby, the centuries-old pescheria—Treviso’s fish market—offered a vivid glimpse of local life. For lunch, I sampled[…]