winter
Piemonte in December: Europe’s Most Romantic Christmas Getaway
Skip Lapland for this Italian winter wonderland of snow, truffles, and vin brulé.
Victoria Peel-Yates
Victoria Peel-Yates is a British freelance writer and adopted piemontese who splits her time between Piedmont, Barcelona, and the UK. She writes about slow travel in Piedmont.
News
Alba Truffle Auction 2025: A Record-Breaking Year
The top truffle sold for €110,000.
slow travel
The Case for Slow Travel (+ Why Piedmont is Made for it)
The bucket list is dead—do this instead.
travel inspiration
5 Surprising Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know about Piedmont
Forget everything you thought you knew about Italy.
food
Bagna Caùda: 2 Recipes to Try at Home this Winter
Warm up this winter with this beloved Piedmont classic.
weather
Piedmont, Italy: Weather by Month
A continental climate and the nearby Alps provide four distinct seasons.
november
Is Piedmont Worth Visiting in November?
November in Piedmont means truffles, fog, and festive markets.
food
A Vegetarian’s Guide to Piedmontese Cuisine
Don't panic! You have loads of options—from mushroom polenta to truffle risotto.
travel inspiration
Is Piedmont Really "the New Tuscany"?
The similarities stop at hills and vineyards.
alba truffle fair
6 Things I Learned at the Alba Truffle Fair 2025
What white truffles smell like, how Italian queues work—and more.
things to see in piedmont
Big Bench #348: Corneliano d’Alba
Where childlike wonder meets panoramic views.
planning your trip
What’s the Weather Like in Piedmont in November?
Crisp air, rolling fog, rain, and the scent of truffles and woodsmoke.