Tra in trave l is a great way to exp lore Mol is e , es pecia l ly when i t’s a pr iva te tra in as we took!

Molise: Italy’s Last Undiscovered Regionmonkeysandmountains.com /molise- italy

Molise is the last undiscovered region in Italy. That is a bold statement to make but that’s according to Wikipedia.

Undiscovered in general is difficult to find in Europe. It’s one of the things Imiss most about being in Canada, where it’s not uncommon to spend anentire day in the mountains without seeing another soul. But that’s what youfind in Molise. With one of the lowest population densities in all of Italy,solitude, wilderness, and heck even brown bears await you! Don’t worry…they’re friendly….and only found in selected areas…or so I hear!

I traveled around Molise by train. Not just any train mind you, but a privatetrain organized through Molise Discovery Leisure Train Tour. SNAP! OK Ikid, it’s actually very affordable with a 50 – 70km train ride costing €45adult. You will be serenaded by costumed folk singers and served localhome-made delicacies and espresso in the tiny doll- size cups that Italianslove so much! It’s unlike any train ride I’ve ever been on. But without adoubt, the best part is what’s outside the train:

Val leys and m ounta ins s een from the vi l lage o f Pes cocos tanz o

Mounta in views as s een from Monted im ez z o Nature Res erve

Hiking tra i ls in Monted im ez z o Nature Res erve

It’s not simply enough to just

Me and the g igantic tree s ee found in the Monted iz m ez z o Nature Res erve.

It’s not simply enough to justlook at it though, you’ll wantto experience it either byhiking, mountain biking orhorseback riding. Fortunatelythese activities can beorganized by Kolidur TravelClub who organizes day,weekend and seven-daytours. And did I mention themedieval villages? Or thefood? Stay tuned….

Disclosure: Thank you toKolidur Travel Club formaking my visit possible. Asalways, all opinionsexpressed are my own.