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Early in my travel life, Italy was one of the first countries I visited in the 1990s. A travel agent booked the standard itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice that simply served to whet my appetite for everything Italian. Over the years, I’ve wanted to delve into the Southern part of this amazing peninsula that dips its toes into the Mediterranean...

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Europe’s highest mountain ranges – the Dolomites and the Alps are among the countless attractions that Italy offers to its visitors. On their snow-covered slopes are some of Europe’s most famous ski resorts. The most skiable terrain and the broadest range of opportunities are in the Dolomites, where 12 major ski areas total more than 1,200 kilomete...

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Pesaro will hold the title of Italian Capital of Culture in 2024, following on the heels of twinned 2023 capitals Bergamo and Brescia. The official kickoff ceremony will take place on January 20. Set on the Adriatic Coast in the region of Le Marche, Pesaro will hold the title for one calendar year and will receive €1 million to carry out initiative...

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia may be small–just 7,924 square kilometers–but it certainly is mighty when it comes to food. Nineteenth-century journalist Ippolito Nievo famously called the region a “small summary of the whole universe” and even a brief visit is enough to see that Friuli really is a rich patchwork of peoples, languages, topographies, and food...

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Ready to become a real Mantuan? Well, here is an explosion of suggestions to fully engage and embrace the city like a true local. From the unmissable stops for first-timers to the recommendations that will make your stay more comfortable and dynamic. Here are our tips on what to see and do in Mantua like a local. Discover Mantua in 10 unique experi...

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Italy, the leading light of exotic holidays, has long been a treasured escape for tourists. From the iconic settings of films like The Roman Holiday (1953) and Eat Pray Love (2010) to the architectural wonders, Venetian canals, coastal splendours, and mountainous landscapes, Italy stands as a perennial crowd-favourite. The question then arises – wh...

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If Sardinia's beaches, blue waters, and breathtaking scenery are what drew you in, you really have to go to Cala Gonone. This 1600-person little town is a part of the Nuoro province's municipality of Dorgali. The beaches and coves of Cala Gonone are well-known. These are isolated, rocky coves that are mostly only accessible by boat. It does, howeve...

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Sitting just 13 miles outside of Rome is Frascati, one of the small towns known in the region of the Castelli Romani for its villas built by noble families in the 16th century. But one of the best reasons to stop here might just be for its enogastronomic heritage, all tied to the grape harvest season. This village is known for its pupazza, a honey...

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A new study by photo wall art creator StoryBoards revealed that Italy is the most popular winter destination for Americans. The study analysed travel-related keywords such as “flights”, “restaurants”, “ski facilities”, and more, next to 43 popular vacation destinations to find out where Americans are interested in spending their holidays the most....

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On a sunny September day, Termoli’s white travertine streets sparkle under a blue sky. A castle stands watch over a golden beach with turquoise waves providing a gentle soundtrack. Café goers marvel at the neighboring Romanesque church while the town’s residents finish their daily shop before retreating to make lunch behind heavy shutters. The simp...

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