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Homesick Sicilians have an affordable and sustainable new way to get home for Christmas this year: the Sicilia Express. The sleeper train has been organised for "workers or students...who wish to reach their loved ones to spend the Christmas holidays together" Sicily's regional president Renato Schifani said. The Sicilia Express will leave Turin in...

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The Valnerina, nestled among the soft hills and mountains ofUmbria, is a land that holds unspoiled nature, enchanted villages and ancient traditions. Crossed by the Nera River, this valley offers a spectacle of scenic and cultural beauty, making it one of the most fascinating destinations for those who love slow and authentic tourism. From small me...

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Italy is an unparalleled destination for art lovers: from the works of Renaissance masters to the contemporary avant-garde, the country offers a one-of-a-kind cultural journey. Visiting the places where art was born and evolved is a rare and precious opportunity. If you have a deep love for art, Italy will welcome you with a vast range of experienc...

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Monesteroli is a small, little-known hamlet located along the stunning Ligurian coast of Italy. Perched on a steep cliff above the sea, it is not a place easily reached by cars or buses: in fact, the only way to visit this village is by foot or by boat, which makes it a great destination for those seeking adventure and tranquility away from the noi...

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Swerving the Amalfi Coast, I took advantage of a new twice-a-week flight from London Stansted to Salerno and instead pivoted south on a spacious and picturesque 90-minute Italo train to Maratea, Potenza, a town set high above the Gulf of Policastro dubbed ‘the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea.’ An ornate, spurting fountain in the Old Town’s Piazza Vitol...

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Italy is truly a powerhouse when it comes to tourism. With around 60 million visitors annually, it's the fourth most visited country in the world. And, of course, it's not a mystery why Italy attracts so many. From the sunny Amalfi Coast to the soaring Dolomites, il bel paese (the beautiful country), the land of da Vinci and Caesar, is home to some...

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Thinking about taking a short holiday in December? Italy is a great place to start: you could choose ski resorts adorned with the first snowfall, or charming villages lit up with festive Christmas lights. Don't forget the cultural cities, which feel even more welcoming during the holiday season. And, of course, December is the month of Christmas ma...

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A journey through a land where history has shaped every stone, every tower, every village, in the heart of Romagna and particularly of Tuscan Romagna. The hinterland of Romagna is marked by the presence of several Medici fortresses: in Renaissance times, in fact, part of Romagna was placed under the rule of the Medici, and in general the whole regi...

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If you don't know Genoa, you should know that the city is long but not wide and consists of many small villages like Boccadasse, Nervi, Albaro and Vernazzola on the east side of town, going west it's the same thing. Boccadasse was originally an old fishing village and is very similar to the villages of the Cinque Terre. It has the same small fishin...

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Tuscany isn’t just rolling hills and vineyards — it also boasts a stunning coastline and the enchanting Tuscan Archipelago, made up of seven rugged islands with unspoiled charm. According to legend, the islands were formed from pearls dropped by Venus into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The best islands for tourism are Elba, Giglio and Capraia thanks to their...

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