

Best Day Trips from Milan
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Italy's northern metropolis? Here are our 5 picks for day trips outside of Milan that offer great views, great food, and a break from the big city. Bergamo Located just north east of Milan, in between Lake Garda and Lake Como, is the beautiful little city of Bergamo. We recommend you take the funicolare up to Città Alta, Bergamo's old city, which is comprised of a maze of old cobbled streets lined with shops and restaurants. From Mil


Explore the Islands of Italy
Much like its Mediterranean neighbor Greece, Italy boasts a large offering of beautiful little islands (450 to be exact!)that dot the waters around the Adriatic, Tyrrhenian, and Ionian coasts. Aside from Sicily, Italy's largest island, many of these destinations off the mainland are overlooked by tourists who flock to the country's more well known summer spots like the Amalfi Coast. We have compiled a list of some of our favorite Italian islands that you should consider for y