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In Italy there’s a saying, andare per Langa (heading for Le Langhe), which is used for when you’re off on an adventure. It evokes the long winding roads of the Langhe region of Piedmont, which is UNESCO-listed for its natural beauty. Compared with other Italian comely, green, rural, hilltop-town-speckled landscapes (Tuscany inevitably springs to mi...

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Palermo, the capital of Sicily and fifth largest city in Italy, stands like a fascinating jewel in the heart of the Mediterranean. Its millennial history sees the intertwining of multiple cultures due to the city's various dominations, first by the Arabs, then by the Normans and finally by the Spanish. Its artistic and cultural heritage is of inest...

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As the sun shines high and the Mediterranean breeze whispers through the streets, being in Italy in July allows you to see this fabulous country at its very best. From the sun-kissed beaches of Viareggio and beyond, or wine tasting in Tuscany, to summer in cities like Venice,  Italy in July offers a tapestry of experiences waiting to be explored. L...

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Rolling hills dotted with vineyards, Medieval cities filled with artistic treasures, a coastline with popular beaches, farms that produce prized cheeses and charcuterie, and convivial trattorias that serve fresh pasta and other local products—it may sound like Tuscany, but I’m actually describing Emilia Romagna. Tuscany’s neighbor to the north, Emi...

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The travel and tourism sector is improving on a global scale and, thanks to the explosion of “compressed” demand during the pandemic, both arrivals and contribution to global GDP will return to pre-pandemic levels this year. However, many air and tourism infrastructures, along with services, remain below pre-Covid levels. A picture in which Italy i...

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Italian tourism continues to grow. And after a 2024 start with a plus sign - in the first five months of the year, presences in accommodation facilities grew by +3.8 percent - the summer forecast is also positive: between June and August, 216 million tourist presences in official accommodation facilities are expected, an increase of +1.5 percent ov...

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Heading to Madonna di Campiglio, a real-life fairy tale village perched at 1522m (4933 ft) in the Brenta Dolomites in Italy’s Trentino region, is one of those magical experiences.  If you ski, snowboard, ice climb, or snowshoe you may have heard of this historic resort – but there are plenty of good reasons to put this destination on your radar, ye...

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Florence is the heart of the Tuscany region, making it a good base to visit other nearby Tuscan cities. Here are 5 day trips from Florence that you can do easily do by train. You can buy regional train tickets right at the station for these towns but you may need to validate your train ticket before you get on the train.

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From the glam see-and-be-seen hotspots of Amalfi and Costa Smeralda to little-known stretches of sand in Lampedusa and Elba, the best beaches in Italy gamely welcome all types of travelers. Some of these spiagge (that’s Italian for beaches) are conveniently located resort-side, while others require a bit more grit and up to an hour’s worth of hikin...

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The Cinque Terre are one of Italy’s most picturesque destinations. Nestled along a rugged stretch of coastline of Liguria, these five towns form a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And in recent years, they’ve graced the feeds of Pinterest and Instagram users worldwide. Their iconic colorful houses, winding footpaths, and stunning sea...

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