Italy’s landscapes are an alluring combination of contrasts; whether it be striking mountain chains like those in Trentino-Alto Adige or the picturesque area around Lake Como. Lots of people enjoy their holidays at these destinations, and they have a reason to do so. Perfumers also love these destinations and use them as inspiration for their perfu...

Veneto is a region that boasts some of Italy's most famous tourist resorts. In addition to its cities and beautiful nature, many picturesque villages and walled towns have preserved ancient traditions, local products, and unique landscapes. Here is a list of 10 villages not to be missed! 10. Malcesine In the province of Verona, on the eastern shore...

Salento isn't typical Puglia. From the exquisite sea to fascinating landscapes to exceptional Mediterranean cuisine, Puglia has an incomparable allure. And this is no secret, given the crowds of tourists who flock to its beaches every summer.  Here's a look at Salento, a small, popular destination in southern Puglia located between Lecce and Brindi...

Surely, lovers of bicycles, now that life has started gradually to return to normal, will not want to miss the opportunity to spend their holidays riding their bikes, to discover Italy’s countless beauties from another perspective.  Bike holidays, indeed, are a very compelling alternative, provided that you are trained and ready to face uncomfortab...

The last few years have awakened in people a desire for green, even in big cities, there is a desire to get back in touch with nature. Piedmont, beyond the chaos of the city, is rich in parks and natural attractions. Let's explore together the provinces of Turin and Biella. Turin is rich in nature and greenery, so much so that Valentino Park, one o...

Imagine a tree that has lived for 2,000 years, a tree we can see and touch today and that was already here when the world as we know it today didn’t exist.  Such a tree, or actually, three of them, can be found in the Val d’Ultimo of South Tyrol, an enchanted valley near Merano in northern Italy, a traditional Tyrolean valley with ancient farms, gr...

I wonder: how many people know that Venice has a bridge dedicated to fist fighting,  and that its story lies all in its very name, the Ponte dei Pugni, or the bridge of fists? Forget about the baroque grandeur of Ponte dei Sospiri and don’t let your mind think too much about the fashionable centrality of Rialto bridge: when you look at it, the Pont...

You can think that it is a heresy from "eccentric travel". Anyway, it is possible to visit the Italian sea and islands in Autumn and Winter as well. Also, just for a weekend, it is a perfect choice for eco-friendly tourism. You will have many surprises, save up and spend a zero-waste holiday. Here you are 5 Italian islands to visit during the "cold...

In a city built on the sea, the most important street isn’t a street at all, it’s a Canal. The Grand Canal in Venice is the city’s main artery, a 2-mile, s-shaped curve of water lined with some of Venice’s most important buildings and jam packed with private boats, vaporetto and barges. The palaces, museums and warehouses that line the Grand Canal...

Ever wondered what a walk through the history of art would feel like? The Palazzo Barberini and the Galleria Corsini, one museum split into two galleries, comes pretty close. It is to be experienced as a passeggiata of incredible depth and richness, that will make you travel from the 13th to the 18th century, taking you from Gothic, sacred art to g...