packing list
The Carry-On Challenge: What I’m Packing for 6 Days in Piemonte at Christmas
Will it be enough?
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.
christmas in piemonte
6 Piemonte-Inspired Gift Ideas
Give la dolce vita this Christmas with these Piedmont-inspired presents.
winter
Piemonte in December: Europe’s Most Romantic Christmas Getaway
Skip Lapland for this Italian winter wonderland of snow, truffles, and vin brulé.
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.