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The first landing place of the expedition of the Thousand of Giuseppe Garibaldi for which in 1860 it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy, Sicily is today the largest Italian region, with an extension of 25,832 square kilometers. For 686 years from 1130 to 1816 it was enclosed in the state entity of the Kingdom of Sicily. For those who want to visit...

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The beautiful coast around the two towns of Polignano a Mare and Monopoli is one of the most photogenic and most visited travel destinations in Puglia. The whitewashed houses in Polignano a Mare in particular, which are perched right on the edge of a cliff, are one of the most popular photo motifs in Puglia. We visited Polignano and Monopoli on a d...

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I recently traveled to Milan, Italy, while on assignment for another publication. After freaking out my fitness app by walking 20,000-plus steps each day for two days, I was tired but also ready to see more of the Italian fashion capital, which dates back over 1,000 years in its “modern” form, but was first founded over 2,400 years ago. So instead...

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Garfagnana is an evocative land rich in villages and nature reserves where time stands still, the pace slows down and the true essence of Tuscany is experienced.  If you are looking for a corner of paradise in Tuscany where you can spend a few days, Garfagnana is the place for you. Its breathtaking views and fairy-tale glimpses will leave you breat...

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YOU HEAR THEM BEFORE YOU see them. It’s a distinct crackling sound, like hundreds of dry leaves being stepped on at once. Then they emerge from the dark, wreathed in ripping fire that billows behind them like a flaming phoenix’s tail, streaking a trail of warmth in the chilly December air. A procession of hundreds of torch bearers make their way th...

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Christmas in Italy is festive, with markets, lights, Christmas trees, and music in the streets. And the best part is that the Christmas season lasts an entire month!  The Christmas season in Italy starts on December 8th (Immaculate Conception) and ends on January 6th (Epiphany), giving you plenty of time to experience the seasonal magic. Here are a...

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Sarnano’s centro storico in 2023 has a population of less than five hundred, down from several thousand long ago, but families are returning who moved away because of war and loss. Young adults wanting excitement and opportunity in large cities to work in fashion and manufacturing drive or take the bus back as well. In the long summer, the town’s e...

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Sant’Agata Feltria is a small town about an hour south of Bologna, famous for its castle, Rocca Fregoso,  and its Christmas market. A visit to this town is like a walk through a Christmas postcard and a visit to the wonderful world of fairy tales. Every year, from the end of November to the end of December, the streets of the historic center are fi...

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Everything is admirable, and every day the countryside is more beautiful. I am bewitched by this land.”  Claude Monet, the beloved French impressionist, knew he’d stumbled upon a gem when he first encountered Dolceacqua in the summer of 1883. Captivated, he returned in early 1884 where for three months he was based in nearby Bordighera. Frequenting...

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Naples is flanked by three islands—Capri, Procida, and Ischia. The island of Ischia is a volcanic island off the coast of Naples, originally settled by the Greeks around 770 BC. For visitors, Ischia is a paradise away from the city with natural beauty like thermal parks, long sandy beaches, stunning hiking trails, and lush gardens. You can even exp...

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