Lake
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/26/2017 - 03:00
This month we’re featuring Lombardy, and, among the region’s highlights, is the lakes area (Lake Como, Garda and Maggiore). Exploring the Italian lakes by boat…
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…
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/20/2016 - 08:00
[Photo: View of Lake Orta from the hills above the lake where the Sacro Monte di Orta is located.]
Of the six Sacred Mountains of Piedmont, the Sacro Monte di…
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/02/2016 - 04:00
My first stop on a tour of the Pusteria Valley in South Tyrol last summer was the breathtaking Braies Lake – not a bad start to my hiking vacation in the…
by John Bensalhia | Mon, 03/21/2016 - 10:52
John Bensalhia steps up to the challenge of finding some top notable walking destinations to visit in Italy...
Whatever the weather, there's no better way to…
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/07/2016 - 03:25
Since Roman times, Lake Como has been a favorite retreat for the wealthy, who have built beautiful villas with gardens along its shores, starting with author…
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 12/08/2015 - 02:42
John Bensalhia looks at the splendor and natural sights of Lake Iseo, a perfect destination for peace, tranquillity, walks and much more!
While some…
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/20/2015 - 03:45
Foreign visitors are usually familiar with just one Italian lake, Lago di Como, made famous by actor George Clooney who owns a villa in Laglio (Italians, on…
by Nicola Ferlei-Brown | Tue, 07/14/2015 - 00:30
Bolsena is a 'miraculous' lake in the Tuscia area, between Rome and Tuscany, which is dotted with enchanting towns that dominate the 'path of the Etruscans'. …
by John Heseltine | Mon, 01/26/2015 - 06:23
Trentino was twinned with its northern neighbour Alto Adige in 1948 to create a single region, a land of refreshingly unspoilt parks full of wildlife, castles…
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