See Why Lake Orta is the Next Big Italian Vacation Destination
What to do, see and where to eat at Lake Orta, Italy’s most romantic Northern lake.
Brandy Shearer
Ciao! I'm Brandy, a semi-retired American expat who recently moved to Italy. ALOR.blog shares what 'La Dolce Vita' or a slower pace of life in the Italian Alps really feels like. I share stories of renovating our first home in northern Italy, Italy Trips exploring top travel destinations and smaller hidden gems.
Pictures of Italy: The Italian Alps
Curious what living in the Italian Alps is like? Announcing our latest gallery! 45 pictures of the Italian Alps in spring, summer, fall, and winter in celebration of our first year of Alps Life. Nature Lovers prepare to swoon!
3 Signs Wine is Corked
Check the cork, smell the wine, and if in doubt tasting reveals if wine is corked. Tips on what corked wine smells like, returning it, and what corked wine is.
Can You Really Live in Italy Free for a Year?
A recent Airbnb contest offered a year-long rent-free stay in Italy. Can a foreigner live in Italy? Italy’s 90-day limit + types of long-term stay visas.
20 Funny Bidet Stories & Uses
From sinking lego ships to watering plants over 20 funny stories and creative uses for bidets. Plus, an SNL video poking fun at strange bidet questions.
At Sottimano Barbaresco is King
Sottimano Winery was named one of the Top 25 Producers of Barbaresco by Forbes. Notes from our Sottimano Winery tour + Wine Cellar Photography & Winery video.
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