Piedmont

Neive is a small comune and town located in the Piedmont region of Italy in the province of Cueno. The town is located close to the cities of Cuneo and Turin. Neive is spread over an area of 21.2 sq km and has a population of approximately 3000. Neive is basically famous for its wine producing region and there are several vineyards located close to the town.

The town does not attract many visitors except for those who are interested in wine. Because of the rise in agritourism in the recent years, quite a lot people now come to Neive to experience rural Italian village lifestyle.

Cherasco is a small commune and town located in the Piedmont region in Italy in the province of Cuneo. Cherasco is located close to the cities of Turin and Cueno. The town is spread over an area of 81 sq km and has a population of close to 7600.

The town has still retained its medieval essence with its old buildings and monuments. Cherasco does not attract many visitors but due to the rise in agritourism in Italy, there are a few people who visit the town to experience the relaxed village like atmosphere in Cherasco. The economy of the town is based mainly on agricultural activities and on the production of wine.

Alagna Valsesia is a village and a small commune located in Piedmont, Italy in the province of Vercelli. The village is located on the Val Grande Mountain in the Valley of Valsesia alpine. Alagna Valsesia is located at an altitude of 1152 meters and is a popular tourist destination for winter sports, skiing and mountaineering.

The village is spread over an area of 72 sq km and has a population of only 432. The village was originally settled by Walser and is located just south of Monte Rosa. Due to its fantastic ski slopes and its natural beauty, the village attracts several tourists each year.

Macugnaga is a small mountain village located in the Piedmont region of Italy in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. The village is located along the Anzasca valley in the Monte Rosa mountain range. The village was first inhabited by the Walser, which are German natives belonging to the Swiss Canton Wallis.

The area is generally famous for winter sports, skiing and hiking and mountaineering activities in summer. The village is also famous for its mine. Macugnaga is located at an altitude of 1324 meters above sea level; it is spread over an area of 98 sq km and has a population of only 650 people. 

Barolo is a small town located in the Piedmont region in Italy in the famous wine producing region of Langhe. The town is famous for its many vineyards and its many varieties of red wine which are made from the nebbiolo grape. Barolo is located in the Cuneo province and it can only be called a village.

There are many stories of travelers who spend their time viewing Europe at their own speed, through hostels, hiking, biking and rail.  Keeping their own pace, rather than one of an organized tour they tend to see their experiences a little differently than others.  Many locations take on a different flair when seen through these eyes.  Many different locations are usually seen, as well, through this mode of transportation.  Italy has been seen this way, too, and its many regions present the perfect opportunity for different types of travel.

The romance languages have long been thought of as beautiful languages to speak.  Vowels roll off of the tongue in ways that make the words come out in song rather than in prose, or so it seems.  The nouns used in these languages are no different.  Persons, things and especially places come alive when said out loud.  As we travel around the Italian peninsula we find no shortage of cities and towns with names and cultures that make these images come to life.  The town of Alessandria is one such place.  The name is as beautiful as its culture.

Asti is one of the well-known towns in Italy, which lies in the valley of Tarano at a distance of around 55kms from Turin. It is one of the renowned centers of wine production in Italy due to the excellent quality of grapes found in this region that yields top quality wines. Asti offers some interesting tourist attractions including museums, cathedrals along with some important monuments, which are worth visiting. Besides, there are numerous festivals and events that take place here every year.

The Olympics are not just about the sporting events, they often have a positive impact on their venue cities for years to come. The infrastructure improvements made to cities such as Barcelona and Athens (especially the transportation systems) has been hugely beneficial to both commerce and tourism. During the competition the host city has the opportunity to show off what it has to offer the world once the Olympics are over. Cultural events, exhibits and showcases often highlight the host country, as much as the host city.