you’ll know that legendary Lake Como attracts Hollywood’s heavyweights — at least that’s what big corporations would like you to think. And it’s partly true. But is this lake, one of Italy’s finest, just for the big spenders?
Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy and its shoreline touches not only the Swiss canton of Ticino but two Italian regions, Piedmont and Lombardy. The lake was named Maximus (or Maggiore) by the Romans in ancient times as it was the largest of the pre-Alpine lakes. After the...
Milan is a strategic jumping-off spot for Italy’s northern lakes and Alps. One of the most unexpected Milan travel tips for newcomers is to use the city as a base forday tripsto explore the nearby attractions.Lake Como,Lake Maggiore, andLake Ortaare ideal for an excursion, and the...
Verona is the third city we visited on our Italy adventure last year. After Pavia and a quick trip to Brescia, it was Verona’s turn! We decided to start visiting the closest cities first, start with the northern part of the country, and then move closer to the south. For the cities ...
Within the region of Marche — located along the central “calf” of Italy’s boot — lies the Grotte di Frasassi, or Frasassi Caves. Guided tours take visitors along a pathway to see features such as Crystallized Lake and the Neverending Hall. Travelers can get a sneak peek into the c...
It turns out that I wasn’t the only one who had never heard of San Marino. It’s actually a country; albeit a tiny one. TheRepublic of San Marino claims to be the oldest surviving sovereign state in the world. It’s surrounded by Italy,situated on theItalian Peninsulaon the north-ea...
Our tour of Northern Italy had seen us leave incredible Lake Maggiore, before the two hour drive to Milan. Now, when it comes to cities and motorhome parking, we’re always a bit cautious. The last thing anyone wants to find is that they’ve been broken into after leaving the van all...
Build between 1858 and 1878 (and replacing Old St. Patrick’s in Little Italy), St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the largest Neo-Gothic Catholic church in North America. Main features include the 330-foot spires, the stained-glass Rose window, the Tiffany & Co altars (of St. Louis and St....