northern italy

A Mountain Treasure In South Tyrol

By: Claire

On: March 14, 2020

In: Italy

One of the most serendipitous travel moments of my life: encountering a herd of gorgeous Haflinger horses (and their foals!) while hiking through the mountains of South Tyrol in northern Italy. Continue Reading

Seceda: Hiking in The Dolomites

By: Claire

On: September 6, 2019

In: Italy

This magnificent mountain range in northeastern Italy holds fascinating geological and cultural secrets and is a true testament to nature’s awesomeness.Continue Reading

Lago d’Iseo and the Via Valeriana: Northern Italy Travel

By: Claire

On: August 27, 2019

In: Italy

Ever heard of Lake Iseo? How about the Via Valeriana? Me neither, until a couple weeks ago and now I can’t stop thinking about it. Continue Reading

Northern Italy: Like Nothing I’d Imagined

By: Claire

On: August 24, 2019

In: Italy

I couldn’t pick just one thing to write about and I don’t really do brief summaries, so here’s an enormous pile of word-scramble. Continue Reading

Claire Naughton

Hi! I'm a current US expat and longtime traveler based in Strasbourg, France. I'm here because I fell in love with a Frenchie, and I think and write a lot about the identity implications of loving someone so much that you make lasting changes for them. But that's just part of my story. I have deep backpacker-adventure roots and love hiking and sports, including running, horseback riding, and soccer. In recent years, I've also developed a taste for slow city travel and never take for granted an opportunity to explore a new place and indulge in a delicious meal. Finally, I am also an enormous animal enthusiast and adore opportunities to safely and responsibly interact with them. Nothing puts this complex and beautiful world we all share more into perspective than being in nature.

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