
History & Heritage

“HELLO?”: How Italy’s Phone Booths Found a New Voice
There was a time when connection had a sound. The metallic clink of a coin, the…

Maria Callas in Sirmione: the Diva’s Quiet Retreat on Lake Garda
Villa Callas in Sirmione, home of Maria Callas in the 1950s

Need a Break from the Lake? Try Calvagese della Riviera for Wine and Walks
If you’re around south-west shore of Lake Garda and feel like escaping the summer crowds for…

Discover Salò: Italy’s Longest Lakeside Promenade & Cultural Gems
The Waterfront and Old Town Salò’s pride and joy is its long lakefront promenade, officially named…

Solferino and San Martino: Battle, Red Cross Origins and an ‘Out of Chaos’ Visit Tip
Just a short drive from the southern shores of Lake Garda, the villages of Solferino and San Martino della…

Why Desenzano’s Cathedral Will Surprise You
In the heart of Desenzano’s historic center, just steps away from the lakefront and the soft…

Desenzano’s Tuesday Market: 600 Years of Stories and Trade
Markets always fascinate me — they give you a real sense of a place and its…

Bennie, the Monster of the Bay of the Sirens
Bennie, the Monster of the Bay of the Sirens On August 17, 1965, something strange happened at…
