Valchiavenna is a gem for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation, offering numerous activity options year-round. The Campanile Nero Apartments are the perfect base for you – quiet and secluded, yet centrally located.

Our next destination is Jardín, one of Colombia's most important bird sanctuaries. We've heard from several fellow travelers that it's supposed to be very beautiful here. Micha is particularly keen to photograph the endemic Andean cock-of-the-rock – at least that one.

Why we love Valchiavenna so much. An authentic piece of Italy, just a four-hour drive from southern Germany. Marion Marquardt