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It's no secret that Italian culinary tradition has the global food game on lock. Even Italian chain restaurants are good (Maggiano's Little Italy is our favorite, for the record). But when dining in Italy like a local, the country is dotted with different types of eateries categorized to help foodies get the exact type of dining experience they're...

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If you've visited Rome, Florence, or Venice, you know how busy Italy can be, even during the tourism off season. It's time to expand your horizons and pay a visit to an underrated destination that just so happens to be the home of some truly excellent focaccia: Camogli. This fishing village is located on Italy's northwestern coast, bordering the Li...

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In the silence of the chestnut woods, rays of sunlight ignite the patches of pink cyclamen and crocus. There are fungi of various kinds dotted around, including one that is a perfect sphere of bright orange pushing its way up out of earth. I sit on a rock and after a while I hear a gentle grunting noise, the sort of contented chunter made by a snor...

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Imagine a city where time passes slowly among cobbled streets, tree-lined towers, ancient squares and centuries-old churches. Welcome to Lucca, a very small city perfect for a weekend geteaway. We have designed a tour for a weekend in Lucca  just for you, to allow you to fully experience this hidden gem of Tuscany, with fascinating routes to apprec...

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Torrita di Siena is a charming medieval town located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. It lies approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Florence, the region’s largest city, and 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Siena.   Torrita is known for its well-preserved historical architecture, including high city walls rebuilt in 1528, which enc...

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Santa Margherita Ligure is a picturesque seaside town on the Italian Riviera. It seamlessly combines natural beauty, rich history, and lively culture. This seaside gem, frequently eclipsed by its glitzy neighbor Portofino, offers visitors a more sedate yet no less enchanted getaway. Santa Margherita Ligure offers experiences that will last a lifeti...

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Rome’s National Gallery of Ancient Art at Palazzo Barberini opened “Caravaggio 2025” last week, kicking off one of the most highly anticipated exhibitions of the Jubilee Year.  It’s a blockbuster pairing of Baroque painting’s biggest superstar with Baroque Rome’s prototypical palace.  Arranged chronologically, the exhibition places the four Caravag...

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An intuitive map of the region's vineyards, providing valuable insights for winegrowers in their agronomic and production choices. The Abruzzo wine industry now finally has a detailed map identifying the area's suitability for viticulture. The credit goes to Ado Abruzzo – Areali delle quattro D.O. Abruzzo per una caratterizzazione moderna, a projec...

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The Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy is a perennial favorite of travelers interested in history, art, and architecture. This year marks the 80th anniversary of UNESCO, a United Nations agency dedicated to preserving the world’s cultural and natural heritage. An essential part of the agency’s mission is to promote sustainable tourism. The Emi...

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Gardens have always played a fundamental role in Italian culture and landscape, representing the harmonious interaction between man and nature. Italy has been called the “Garden of Europe” thanks to the beauty of its landscapes, the result of a skillful combination of natural elements and human intervention, including some of the most beautiful gar...

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