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Ciao Bari! As the second-largest city in Southern Italy and the capital of Puglia, Bari greets you with a genuine Italian vibe. If you’re planning a road trip through Puglia, you’ll likely start in Bari, as most flights land here. If we’re being honest, it took us a bit of time to warm up to Bari. Unlike other Puglian cities, it’s not as polished a...

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Rome, a place of mythology, gladiators and ice-cream, has an unparalleled hold on the imagination. The city centre feels like an open air museum, the gloriously intact Colosseum rising up at its ancient heart, and with millennia-old ruins and dazzling baroque at every turn.  Central Rome is fairly walkable, so stay centrally or somewhere with easy...

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Don’t be like everybody else heading to Polignano a Mare and Alberobello… unless you want the crowds to push you to the edges of your sanity. Instead, check out these 10 under-the-radar Puglian places; from cathedrals designed by modern and contemporary architects to a ghost town and a high-speed test track, this is where to find the eccentric side...

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Foodies flock to the Parma area for its spectacular gourmet blockbusters like Parmigiano Reggiano cheese,  Prosciutto di Parma ham, Lambrusco wine, and more; while cyclists love the area because it’s relatively flat compared to much of the rest of Italy and easy to explore on two wheels.  But there’s another great reason to visit the area: the incr...

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Summer is just around the corner and it's time to choose your next vacation destination - it's a perfect moment to experience the magic of our sea-facing regions. And perhaps, why not, a perfect moment to explore Calabria, its multifaceted territories in the very heart of the Mediterranean, its crystal-clear sea fading on the horizon and its genuin...

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The Cinque Terre are five picturesque towns that appear to cling to the rocks along a short stretch of Ligurian coastline in northern Italy, and are famous for the former mule tracks that connect them and today attract thousands of hikers each year.  Though the area is striking, it’s also very fragile; overtourism has strained both the villages and...

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Italy, as a nation-state, has existed in its current form for about a century and a half – no more. Regular visitors, travellers and property owners will be fully aware that this nation-state is in fact an amalgamation of many similar but different regions and peoples, who eat differently, live diverse lifestyles, and often – at home at least – spe...

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Whether you are a seasoned traveler or about to take your first trip, there are some things about Italian culture that may come as a shock. But do not worry, with these helpful tips you can adjust quickly and get the most out of your experience in this beautiful country! If you have mentioned to anyone who has been to Italy that you are visiting so...

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My mum and stepdad are Italophiles and it’s always been their plan to turn their holiday favourite into a stint living abroad. This year that finally happened. I was perplexed though when they chose to pursue their decades-long dream in winter, staying for January, February and March. “You’re only going to do this once, don’t you want to go in the...

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A volcanic paradise bursting with hidden treasures! Ischia is famed for its thermal hot springs, picturesque scenery and traditional Italian ambience. Nested within the bay of Naples, this small island is a great escape to that of its alternative the glitzy and glamorous island of Capri. Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Ischia, as well...

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