Are you looking for the right destination to visit for an alternative weekend? Don't worry, we have the ideal solution for you: Parma! This splendid and serene Emilian town, built on a human scale and far from the overly hectic logic of large metropolises, is the perfect choice for those who want to treat themselves to a short quiet trip of a coupl...

The region of Molise, nestled between the Adriatic Sea, Puglia, Campania, Abruzzo, and Lazio, has already embraced Turismo delle Radici, the key lifeline of 2024 Italian tourism, as proposed and endorsed by the Farnesina. And it couldn’t be otherwise because Molise is a migrants’ land through and through, with all the beauty and pain that comes wit...

The European Association of the Via Francigena ways (EAVF) and the Italian Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting and enhancing the Via Francigena as a cultural and tourist itinerary of international relevance. The MoU aims at consolidating the Via Francigena as a hub for slow tourism and pilgrimage in Ita...

The online booking system with which it will be possible to book overnight stays in accommodation facilities along trails, paths and mountaineering routes has been presented. As of Monday, March 25, a statement from the Italian Alpine Club says, managers will be able to request that their mountain hut, guesthouse or stage point be listed on the por...

It will be an Easter and Easter Monday dedicated to agritourism, with a total of one and a half million visitors (65 percent are Italian), including overnight stays, lunches and visits, who will choose to spend the festive days rediscovering the beauty of the countryside and the goodness of peasant food enjoyed among the breathtaking landscapes off...

In summer, Sardinia is one of the most popular and chosen destinations for tourists, especially for its enchanting beaches, but this region has much more to offer. In fact, the island is also a land rich in villages steeped in history and authenticity. Visiting these hidden treasures during the winter season allows you to immerse yourself in the lo...

It's quite likely that the aboriginal Etruscans may have evolved from the earlier Villanovan Culture. There is always a continuum. But why, amongst all the people who've wandered in and out of Italy, should we be concerned with the Etruscans? Just visit any one of the many museums and then head for an Etruscan tomb (easily done in the Etruscan town...

Mount Etna loomed large over everything as we arrived in eastern Sicily that early January. From miles away, I could see the steam plumes rising from the snow-topped behemoth, like blown-out candles on a hastily iced birthday cake. Appropriately, I was on a milestone birthday road trip around Sicily, from Palermo to Catania. The second-to-last stop...

Enclosed between marshlands and sea, at a strategic crossway of river trade routes between East and Northern Europe, Chioggia was erected on a cluster of islands some 16 miles south of Venice, at the southern end of the Venetian lagoon. The commune’s history dates to Byzantine times: its heritage is rich and time honored, and its success built on s...

The pearl of the unforgettable Amalfi Coastline has to be that of Positano. A splash of colourful pastel hued houses painted across the jagged cliffside above the sparkling blue waters, you’ll find one of the most romantic places in all of Italy! Here’s your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Positano, as well as top travel tips to know bef...