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For many years, my family and I had wanted to visit this region in southern Italy, but our numerous travels, sometimes thousands of kilometers away, had made it impossible. This year, driven by the fact that Marinella and I hadn’t seen each other for over five years, we decided to take the first direct flight to Brindisi. Final destination: the whi...

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Italy, renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, is home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world. From ancient Roman ruins to Renaissance masterpieces and awe-inspiring natural landscapes, these sites embody the essence of Italy's cultural and historical significance. Each location offe...

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Amid the flat plains of Sardinia, Italy, stands a well-preserved nuraghe. Next to it, sits a small Romanesque-Byzantine church with mysterious origins. It’s not clear when exactly it was built or by whom. It is at least 1000 years old, and has served several purposes throughout its life. Besides employing stones that are clearly recycled from the o...

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My wife and I have fallen for Genoa - hard. We first visited last year in February, and when the opportunity for another trip came up this summer, we couldn’t resist. With stunning ocean views, towering mountains, and a rich history, Genoa has everything you could want from an Italian getaway. On a clear day, when you look out over the ocean, you c...

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Bakary Tamba surveys his neat kingdom of sand, and smiles. The folded cream parasols on his patch of the Adriatic coastline stretch almost to the water’s edge, all perfectly aligned. The fine, blonde expanse is manicured and already warm to the touch. Offshore, a small yacht is coaxing a few knots from the morning breeze. All is as it should be — s...

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Turin is a city that knows how to surprise, with its Savoy elegance, its historic cafes, and its world-famous museums. In just one day, you can experience a concentration of art, culture, gastronomy, and history, discovering hidden corners and breathtaking views. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the discovery of what to do in 24 hours...

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Imagine being in one of the most enchanting places in the world, surrounded by majestic mountains tinged with pink and orange at sunset. Imagine immersing yourself in a world of peace and solemnity, surrounded by the white of snow. You are in the Dolomites, Europe's largest and most fascinating ski destination. A natural spectacle that takes your b...

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Hell is other people when you travel. We don’t like other tourists clogging our favourite places, and increasingly nor do the locals. Barcelona, Mallorca, Venice and elsewhere have all been in the news for protesting visitor numbers or attempting to limit them. But if the pushback is relatively recent, the problems are longstanding. Rome is the lat...

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The small hill town once had 72 towers, built by rich families in the middle ages. Torre Grossa, the tallest of the surviving towers, was built in 1298 and is 177 feet tall. Climb the stone staircase to the top for countryside views. Palazza del Podesta, the ancient town hall, sports another of the tallest towers, Torre della Rognosa. La Collegiata...

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If you have been to Italy, you know it: there are some street names you’re bound to find everywhere, from the largest of cities to the tiniest village. Just like you find a Market Square or Shop Street everywhere in England, the Belpaese is the place of Garibaldi Squares and Vittorio Emanuele II Avenues … Giuseppe Garibaldi, the hero of Italian uni...

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