Photo @chrisburkard // Traveling to the Italian Dolomites for the first time was one of my most memorable experiences. Nestled quietly in the heart of the Southern Alps sits the quaint village of Lago Di Braies. Life moves a little slower here during the Fall months as snow begins to dust the tops of the pine trees. Even in winter, visitors of the small town can take part in pristine nature hikes that weave around the glassy lake.