Author Archive for Andy Levine

Top 4 places to visit in the Calchaquí Valley of Argentina

Top 4 places to visit in the Calchaquí Valley of Argentina

By on Apr 29, 2013 in Argentina, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 1590 times

From the mountains of the Andes to the deserts of the north, Argentina is truly a majestic place.  But the most awe-inspiring landscapes I’ve been privy to witness are found in the northwest corner, near the Bolivian border. Here in the Calchaquí Valley you feel as if you have entered a surreal, almost other-worldly realm, far [...]

Cycling in Cinque Terre

Cycling in Cinque Terre

By on Mar 23, 2013 in Europe, Italy, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 3158 times

The morning sun rises from behind the mountains and casts its light on the seaside terrace where a delicious breakfast spread awaits you. A group of cyclists assemble around the espresso machine as it whirs to life. You begin your day once everyone is fed, caffeinated, and ready to go. Unlike yesterday, when you conquered [...]

Cortona, Italy: a journey through the ages

Cortona, Italy: a journey through the ages

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Europe, Italy, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 2708 times

The hill town of Cortona rises above the Val di Chiana, its white marble and stonework reflecting the sun like some great beacon. This Etruscan town’s origins actually predate recorded history, but its storied existence has long been a focus of commerce, pilgrimage, and war here in central Italy. One of its most popular foundation [...]

The top 5 places to cycle in Tuscany

The top 5 places to cycle in Tuscany

By on Jan 24, 2013 in Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 6054 times

Biking is, hands down, the best way to travel. It allows you to go at your own pace, engage your surroundings with all your senses, and become fully immersed in the minutiae that define a place. But where to ride when you get there can be a challenge, particularly in a place so consistently beautiful [...]