Rural. Remote. Exposed. Forgotten. All words used to describe Donegal by locals themselves. As a foreigner in Ireland, though, I find they don’t paint the full picture. Donegal’s also majestic. Unspoiled. Wistful. Even melancholy. When I visited Ireland’s forgotten county on the northwest corner of the isle, I was met with unrelenting climate and terrain and enduring culture and traditions.
Sure, it’s farther than your usual weekend getaway, but Crans-Montana is absolutely worth the effort. It’s big enough to ski new runs all week, beautiful enough to feel cinematic, and sunny enough to keep you smiling through tired legs. Add in the convenience of Epic Pass access, and you’ve got one of the most underrated international ski trips for U.S. skiers.
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of the Italian Alps lies the mountainous region known as “the Dolomites.” Some of this area was once part of Austria, and today the blend of cultures, languages, and lifestyles creates a beautiful melting pot of Alpine magic. I recently embarked on an epic 10-day trip to the region with my partner, which I’ve compiled into this detailed itinerary. From summiting peaks to admiring them from the sauna, we enjoyed a little bit of everything during this car-free summer trip to the Dolomites.
The Dolomites, part of the northeastern Italian Alps, are an impressive mountain range known for their world-renowned skiing. Plenty of people come here for the powder, but what if you don’t ski? Luckily, there are plenty of ways to have an epic experience, on the slopes or off, against the same stunning backdrop.
Is it possible to do the Dolomites in summer in less than a week? With an open mind and little hustle: yes, and this five-day itinerary lays out how to see the major attractions of the Dolomites in just five days without a car. Pack in a little bit of everything in just a few short days: hiking, history, food, culture, charming villages, larger towns, affordable rifugios, splurge stays, and a range of outdoor activities.
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