The island of San Giulio, close to the village of Orta San Giulio, is home to the Mater Ecclesiae Abbey - iStockphoto The idea was simple. Form an association and select Italy’s most beautiful ...

Laura Teso has lived in and explored Italy her entire life, and she told Insider she adores discovering the country's under-the-radar destinations. The blogger, who records her adventures on her ...

Think you know Europe? You’ve ticked off Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and maybe even Amsterdam. That’s fantastic, truly. Those cities are incredible for good reason. Yet the real magic happens when you ...

While Italy’s city life thrums with energy and history, there’s something quietly captivating about the countryside. Think rolling hills dotted with olive groves, vineyards that seem to stretch for ...

Cradled between Tuscany, Lazio, and Le Marche, Umbria is often called Italy’s green heart—not only for its rolling hills, but for the quiet beauty and authenticity it offers. With no coastline and ...