The BBC once convinced millions of viewers that spaghetti grew on trees. But how and why did this food-related hoax work?

Skip out on the crowds and hustle this summer with these Lake Como alternatives. All are accessible by train from Milan.

Switzerland's government approved a parliamentary committee motion to strengthen controls at its borders. But what does the ...

For a complicated trip and without a lot of time and effort to construct your itinerary, you would be better off talking to a ...

From Lyon, take a 6½ hour train journey to Lugano, a pretty lakeside town in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region. Nestled on the shoreline of its lake, Lugano’s palm trees give it a ...

Don’t forget to explore Lugano, the main city in Ticino, which boasts Mediterranean vibes and stunning lake views. Situated near Meiringen in central Switzerland, the Aare Gorge is a natural wonder ...

For Kelowna's Abby Cook, a lot has happened in the past year. The 26-year-old played a season in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), returned home, made the decision to stay home, started ...

and sits at the beginning of a valley which connects the famous lake to Lake Lugano. Among some of the town's best spots, Piazza Garibaldi is found in the heart of Menaggio and is where locals ...

There are a lot of destinations that claim to be great for “bleisure” (that now-ubiquitous blend of business and leisure ...

The lake was always known for its pristine waters, but in 2013 scientists published research on the lake’s clarity, revealing that, like pure water, it had a visibility of between 70 and 80 ...