Whether you’re a History buff or just moderately interested in geography, it probably wouldn’t blow your mind if we were to tell you there is an independent country inside Italy: we’ve all heard of the Vatican, seat of the Holy See, and the world’s tiniest sovereign state. However, unless you’ve been studying the map of …

There are so many places surging in popularity right now in Europe that some travelers may begin looking beyond the household names in search of something new and less crowded. One of Europe’s best-kept secrets is super convenient for American travelers right now since Italy tops the list of their preferred European getaway destinations. While …