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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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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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There are probably more stories about the name Via dell'Amore than there are roads leading to Rome. I'll go with the classic: the image of couples in the 1920s who came here for romantic walks, with or without a chaperone nearby. Today, Cinque Terre, with 3.4 million visitors per year, is one of Italy's most touristic spots – that's more than 9000...

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When it comes to breathtaking coastal views and charming seaside towns, Cinque Terre vs Amalfi Coast is a tough choice for any traveler. Both are incredible destinations, but if you’ve never been to either, deciding which one to visit can be overwhelming! That’s why we’ve put together this detailed guide comparing Cinque Terre vs Amalfi Coast to he...

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Exploring Italy by train offers a unique opportunity to discover the country from a different perspective. The tracks pass through breathtaking landscapes, connecting art cities, picturesque villages and hidden corners that often escape classic tourist itineraries. In short traveling by train allows you to experience many more emotions, if then the...

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I was born in Milan, but raised in Liguria. I’ve spent every summer since I was a little boy in a small village next to Cinque Terre. When the holidays ended and I inevitably had to return to my hometown for the start of school, my heart was filled with nostalgia for the sight of the sparkling cobalt blue and sound of waves crashing onto the beach....

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Like many people, Lucy Laucht felt her life shift the first time she went to southern Italy. The photographer — originally from the UK but by then living in New York — had been to Milan once for work, but in 2016 she had what she calls her “first proper trip”: Capri and the Amalfi Coast. “I so clearly remember that first experience,” she says. “Lan...

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Situated just north of Pisa along Italy’s rugged coast, Cinque Terre (designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is made up of five picturesque towns marked by layers of colorful buildings that cascade down towards the seafront harbors. Because the towns are linked by scenic trails that offer panoramic views and intimate encounters with local flor...

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The Cinque Terre's most romantic hiking trail – aptly dubbed the Via dell'Amore (Path of Love) – is reopening in Italy on 27 July, 12 years after the September 2012 landslide that injured four Australian tourists and highlighted the area's dire need for renovations and increased safety measures. The 800m footpath, carved on steep cliffs with breat...

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Italy is back to being on everyone's radar now that temperatures across the Mediterranean basin are rising as we bid farewell to the bleak winter months. If you can't wait until summer to experience some of that dolce vita yourself, then you don't want to miss this. There is a scenic train visiting five of the country's most beautiful coastal towns...

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