If you’re anything like me, you probably know Italy for its pastel-hue, skinny townhouses with green shutters lining an azure Mediterranean, bustling street markets where you can barely hear your own thoughts over the loud chattering of merchants, and of course, that unbeatable summery feel. I thought that was all Italy had in store (not …

What do you think of when you picture Italy? It could be Rome’s Colosseum, picture-perfect Amalfi beaches, or perhaps stuffing yourself with endless plates of sinfully tasteful pasta and pizza capped off with cheap wine. While that all sounds like a trip of a lifetime, what you may not picture are Italy’s gorgeous Dolomite mountains, …