At the border between Italy and France, in the Natural Park of the Maritime Alps, surrounded by trees, streams and lakes, you'll find Vernante. This small village is in the province of Cuneo, known all over the world as “the village of Pinocchio”. Within the charming ...

One of the most well-known and spiritual journeys in the world is along the Via Francigena. If you have traveled around Italy, you have most likely noticed the brown signs with the little pilgrim figure indicating the famous via. But have you ever wondered what ...

Sestriere is a world-renown ski resort in the Alps in northern Italy's Piedmont region. Situated at an elevation of 2,035 meters (6,677 feet), it boasts the title of the highest municipality in all of Italy. It also has the added bonus of being part of ...

Although it has been called the "largest wilderness area in Italy", I'm willing to bet that you have probably never even heard of it. Today, we're exploring the Val Grande National Park in the Piedmont region and the endless possibilities that await you when you ...

Every weekend from October 9th to December 5th, 2021, the city of Alba in northern Italy's Piedmont region will once again host the International White Truffle Fair which unites culture, the territory, sensory and gastronomic experiences. With over 600 thousand visitors, the International White Truffle Fair of Alba ...

This little colored chapel is certainly not the average chapel that you would expect to see as you tour through this amazing land that is the seat of the Catholic Church. Then again, really nothing about Italy is "average". Like so many places, this tiny ...

Pella is a small town on Lake Orta, a true gem nestled in the Alps. It is a place where you can seek and find peace, but Pella is also rich in history that unfolds at every turn of the winding, uphill roads.    Walking along the ...

Bicycle routes and paths are suitable for those who love sports and want to relax, surrounded by nature, or for those who see cycling as a way of traveling. Both economical and relaxing, cycling is a way to enjoy your surroundings in a whole new ...

The Scottish Captain Neil McEacharn was an important figure for the birth of the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto on Lake Maggiore, in 1931. The Gardens were chosen by Buzzfeed in 2014, and by TheNeeds in 2017, as the most beautiful gardens in the world. His quote tells ...

Not far from Lake Maggiore, there is a lovely park in the Ticino Valley known as the Parco dei Lagoni di Mercurago. Located near the surrounding towns of Arona, Dormelletto and Oleggio Castello, visitors can choose from various entrances into the park.  ©commons.wikimedia.org At each entrance, you'll find ...