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Five Interesting Castles to Visit in Trentino

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 12/02/2016 - 00:00

We kick off our month dedicated to the region of Trentino-Alto Adige with a feature on some of the top castles to visit in the portion of the region comprising…

Culture

10 Brilliant Lombardy Museums and Sights

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 11/24/2016 - 05:42

Photo credit: National Geographic Travel. Lombardy is the place to be if you're looking for a bit of culture and a museum visit or three. Whether it's art,…

Culture

Restored Circus Maximus Reopens to the Public in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/24/2016 - 02:00

The Circus Maximus, the largest stadium in ancient Rome, has reopened to the public after undergoing major restoration that took seven years to complete.…

Culture

Why You Should Visit Lombardy This Winter

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 11/17/2016 - 06:02

The beautiful backdrop of many a Lombardy region is perfect for an event to remember. The Winter season is no exception, and in particular, there are some…

Travel

Admire Lake Como's Most Famous Garden at Villa Carlotta

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/10/2016 - 02:00

A colorful, profuse display of flowers and vegetation; a magnificent, elegant house by the lake; a stunning backdrop of mountains: Villa Carlotta sure features…

Culture

5 Places to See in Milan Away From the City Center

by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 11/03/2016 - 03:09

By: Margherita Ragg Visiting the sprawling city that Milan is today, it seems impossible to believe that it grew from a fortified city ringed with walls…

Travel

Five Romantic Lakeside Destinations in Lombardy’s Lakes Region

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/01/2016 - 17:05

“One can’t describe the beauty of the Italian lakes, nor would one try if one could,” said American novelist Henry James. We won’t try then, but let the…

Lifestyle

7 Ways To Enjoy The Great Outdoors In Piedmont

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 10/20/2016 - 06:28

John Bensalhia ventures into the big outdoors of the Piedmont region to list seven top examples of outdoor activity including rafting, skiing and ballooning…

Food & Drink

Discover Piedmont Vineyards: What To Know About Visiting Barolo and Barbaresco

by valeriekq | Tue, 10/18/2016 - 03:20

Ah, Piedmont. A magical wine land that I now call home. My journey here began quite by chance during my wine studies in the States. I’d grown enamored with…

Travel

A Luxury Oasis in the Center of Florence, Hotel Savoy

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 10/13/2016 - 03:50

Though I've called this place home for the past 10+ years, I always wondered "why does the city of Florence capture the hearts and minds of so many?" An…