Rick’s Summer Vacation Trip Report: Venice, the Dolomites, and the Cinque Terre
Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on September 15, 2025.
Rick, just back from his annual vacation in the Alps, reports on his journey hiking the Alta Via trail from Cortina, Italy. With gorgeous photos, fresh-from-the-rucksack experiences, and piles of practical tips, Rick showcases why Alpine hiking has become his and his partner Shelley's yearly getaway. After the hike, Rick includes the fun he had actually vacationing (and not updating his guidebook for a change) in Venice and the Cinque Terre. Plus, we relive the party the mayor of Lake Como's Varenna threw for their favorite American travel writer. BYO Italian wine and don't miss this fun edition of MNT!