Italy • Routes & Revelations

How to Visit Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como: Italian Gem

Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como is a true gem. I fell in love with this stunning 18th-century villa the ...

Planning a trip to Lake Como? This stunning Italian lake is surrounded by charming towns, beautiful villas, and breathtaking mountain ...

So, in an earlier post, I gave you my fine-tuned itinerary for a 3 day stay on Lake Como and ...

Planning a visit to Villa Carlotta on Lake Como? You’ll be stepping into a 17th-century mansion where art, nature, and ...

You’re gliding through pristine Alpine valleys, snow‑capped peaks slipping past your window while you sip Swiss coffee. Within hours, you’ll ...

Northern Italy’s Lombardy region takes food seriously – really seriously. The rich aromas of saffron risotto and the sight of ...

Did you know that the Lombardy region of northern Italy is home to both the world’s oldest shopping mall and ...

Bergamo sits just 30 miles from Milan, yet many travelers zoom past this charming Italian city without a second thought. ...

Planning on visiting Milan Cathedral? Get ready for an epic sight! This massive church took nearly 600 years to build ...

Planning a quick trip to Milan? You’re in for a treat! This bustling Italian city packs a punch with its ...

Did you know that George Clooney wasn’t the first celebrity to fall in love with Lake Como? The Romans started ...

When we first set eyes on Varenna, a charming village nestled on the eastern shore of Lake Como, we knew ...

Ever wondered what makes Bellagio the “Pearl of Lake Como”? This charming Italian town isn’t just another pretty face on ...