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With endless museums, restaurants, and landmarks worth checking off your bucket list, there’s really no bad time of year to go to Milan. Even if you visit Milan in winter when the weather isn’t its best, there are plenty of indoor activities to keep your trip exciting and cozy. Most of Milan’s key landmarks are … Read more
If you visit Milan, one of the top attractions after the Duomo and the Sforzesco Castle is Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper. While the mural is famous enough to attract countless visitors yearly, actually getting in to admire the masterpiece is no walk in the park. As you might expect for a mural … Read more
Lake Como is one of Italy’s most picturesque lakes, surrounded by dramatic mountains and charming little towns. The lake is glacial in origin, taking the shape of an inverted letter Y, with the cities of Como and Lecco perched at the tips of the two southern branches. Originally, Lake Como had a Latin name, Lario; … Read more
From the sun-kissed vineyards of Tuscany to the rolling hills of Piedmont, Italy boasts literal thousands of wine varietals, each with its own unique character and charm. Whether you’re sipping a crisp and refreshing Prosecco from the Veneto region or savoring the bold intensity of a Barolo from Piedmont, Italy’s wines are as diverse as … Read more
Wandering the medieval streets of Monteriggioni, it’s easy to feel like you’ve stepped into bygone era, Outlander-style. Located along the Via Francigena route, Monteriggioni simply couldn’t get any cuter. This entirely-walled-in small village is part of the Tuscan province Siena, and definitely vies for the prize of being one of Tuscany’s most scenic towns. And … Read more
If you’re visiting Italy, Venice is one of the places you absolutely have to visit. After all, the bustle of Saint Mark’s Square and its many landmarks and the gondola rides over the Grand Canal are out of this world! That said, why not do a Prosecco wine tour from Venice while you’re at it? … Read more
While the big, famous cities like Florence, Siena, and Pisa are mandatory stops for any visitor traveling to Tuscany, the Central Italian region is also home to countless delightful little towns. Although they fly under the radar for most travelers, a closer look reveals that these charming little locales are just as worthy of attention. … Read more
When it comes to sheer striking natural beauty, the Dolomite Alps in Italy are among the top mountain ranges in Europe, if not the entire world. Rising over the northeastern regions of Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Friuli Venezia Giulia, the mountain range is home to spectacular natural parks and picturesque towns. In 2009, the Dolomites … Read more
Are you planning to visit Milan for 2 days, maybe a weekend, and want to make the most of it? Then this is the guide that you need! Unlike other Italian cities that pack so many things to do that it feels like you need a whole month to see them, Milan is quite easy … Read more