Savogno, Italy – Here in Chiavenna, we are quite lucky that the trailhead to one of the area’s most panoramic hikes is our garden gate. When we are feeling up for something a little bit ambitious, our destination of choice is the mountain village of Savogno. It lies about 1,800 ft. or 1,400 stone steps […]
Chiavenna, Italy – Our garden is about three kilometers from Chiavenna proper. We reside in the leafy ‘burbs, far away from the pleasant bustle of the town center. It is a gem of a town, situated on the Mera River at the base of the Spluga and Malojia mountain passes and it is easy to […]
Chiavenna, Italy – For those of you who have participated on our Assaggio trip, this photo should bring back some memories. It is a shot of the little known Chiavenna Valley and it is one of the few vistas that includes a view of our home here, Next Step’s European Headquarters if you will. If […]