Italy’s Undiscovered Locations: Sicilian Secrets – Getting off the tourist trail is always an exciting experience that allows you to explore and discover further. The culture, the people and the tastes of local Italian become more authentic as you step off the beaten track. Across Italy it’s almost guaranteed that you will find small spots that […]
If you are passionate about history, but not the common one, Macugnaga is the destination for you. You will not find castles, forts or glittering palace from the 1800s, but a wonderful village on the slopes of the Himalayan face of Monte Rosa. Where civilization and nature come together in a unique fairy-tale landscape: this
The Italian Lakes region has been attracting travellers to its beautiful shores since Roman times. The wealthy built lavish villas, inspired by the scenic lake and mountain vistas. Taking advantage of the Mediterranean like climate to grow spectacular gardens. Clinging to the steep shorelines and enhance the villa’s natural surroundings. Some of the most beautiful
Visiting Lake Como cannot be complete with a visit to Villa Carlotta. A perfect combination of art and nature, and home to many cultural events in the area, the Villa offers something for everyone. Here is a short and intriguing history of Villa Carlotta. For a more in-depth history of the Villa click here. Transforming
The Italian Lakes region is one of the most beautiful areas of northern Italy. Using gorgeous Lake Como as your center point, you can explore this stunning area with ease. From here you can head north into Switzerland and Lake Lugano. Or perhaps west through Lombardy to Lakes Maggiore and Orta. East will take you
Milan is the best gateway city for planning trips to Italy’s beautiful Lakes Region. Milan is only a short one-hour drive or train trip to Como, at the southern tip of the lovely Lake Como. There are several attractive choices for things to see and do while en route to beginning a Lakes trip itinerary.
Venturing north from Milan, you’ll find the beautiful lakes region of Italy that extends north into the Alps of Switzerland. These glacial lakes offer stunningly scenic combinations. From lovely villages embracing lakeside shorelines to fabulous villas and gardens. Cruise boats providing vistas of pristine lakes and snow-capped mountains, as well as peaceful promenades. Read more
The Italian Lakes are a group of six glacial lakes scenically situated at the edge of the Alps. Most are in the province of Lombardy and near the Swiss border, stretching their long fingers from north to south. There are so many magnificent lakes to see and things to do. We’re going to outline why
Malta boasts a rich culture and history, that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. With so much to see and do, we’ve got the experts on the ground to give us the best tips for your next trip. We chat With Louise, our Malta specialist on the ground, to give you the best insider
Malta and Sicily are islands strategically situated in the Mediterranean. Sicily lies about 80kms north of Malta. Malta lies about halfway between Sicily and the northern coast of Africa. The proximity of the two islands has meant that there have been connections between the two. Since prehistoric times up to the modern day! The earliest
