Vincenza – Italy

Vicenza is a medium-sized city in Veneto, in northeastern Italy, and the capital of the namesake province. The city and the surrounding countryside and hills are particularly famous for the many works, and particularly the Villas, by Palladio. Because of the architectonic contributions of Andrea Palladio, it was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Vicenza is an ancient…

Val d’Orsia, Tuscany – Italy

Val d’Orcia is a region in Tuscany, Italy. The Val d’Orcia is characterised by gentle, carefully-cultivated hills occasionally broken by gullies and by picturesque towns and villages such as Pienza (rebuilt as an “ideal town” in the 15th century under the patronage of Pope Pius II), Radicofani and Montalcino (the Brunello di Montalcino is counted among the most prestigious of Italian wines, rated 2007 #1 world…

The Dolomites – Italy

Looking for a fabulous ski place to ski ? Search no further! Go to South Tyrol in Italy. The Dolomites. Here you will find the perfect mix of Italian and Austrian cultures. So you’re in Italy. Still, you’d say Grüß Gott more than Bonjorno.     A few years ago, the frozen body of a…

Lake Como – Italy

Lake Como  is in the provinces of Como and Lecco in Lombardy, Northern Italy. It is part of the Italian Lake District. It has been popular with visitors since the early 20th century for its combination of fresh air, water, mountains and good weather. The lake is shaped like an inverted ‘Y’, with two ‘legs’ starting at Como in the…