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Italy is world-famous not only for its cities of art but also for its many seaside resorts. The best known are on the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas (just think of the Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast),  while those on the Adriatic side are largely snubbed, which is a big mistake.  In particular, the region of Puglia is home to some of the most pict...

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Bologna stands as a pivotal travel hub in the heart of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and exquisite cuisine. This bustling city not only offers an array of attractions within its confines, including the famous Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and a myriad of historical buildings, but also serves as an ex...

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Every year on April 21st, the streets of Rome come alive to celebrate the birthday of the Eternal City, which tradition says was founded on the 21st of April 753 BC by the first of its seven kings,  Romulus. According to the famous Latin writer Varro, Romulus, guided by the astrological calculations of the physicist Lucius Tarutius Firmanus, establ...

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Do you know the most beautiful beaches in Tropea? You can find them on the Costa degli Dei in Calabria. The coast is a good 55 kilometres long with white beaches, scattered rocks and crystal clear water. Have you ever seen them? The stretch of coastline between Pizzo and Ricadi rises above the sea, forming a promontory that gives rise to an extraor...

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When you think of travel to Italy, Versilia, in the region of Tuscany, might not be the first destination that comes to mind. Located in the shadow of the well-renowned areas of Chianti and the Val d’Orcia, Versilia is definitely off the beaten path. But Versilia has it all, including the rolling hills and lovely vineyards that have made Tuscany so...

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The artificial lake in Rome's EUR district, known to Romans as the laghetto, could open to bathers within five years thanks to a plan to make its waters suitable for swimming. Rome's water management company ACEA has begun carrying out studies commissioned by the company that owns the lake, EUR Spa, which in turn is 90 per cent owned by Italy's fin...

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With new airports and improved transport links popping up Europe-wide to make travelling ever easier, it’s rare to find destinations truly off the beaten track. Enter: the Aeolian islands. Off the north east coast of Sicily, the group is made up of Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea, alongside a set of minor islands a...

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La rossa, la grassa, la dotta (the red, the thick, the learned one): that's how an old saying describes Bologna - for the peculiar color of its buldings, the richness of its food and the presence of the most ancient university in the world. For decades, it has been among the most beloved cities in Italy by tourists for its vitality, unmistakable ar...

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We’re headed to New York to visit Little Italy in the Bronx, known for their mouth-watering bakeries, pastry shops, meat and cheese markets, and restaurants. Bronx Little Italy is accessible in under a three-hour drive from anywhere in NEPA. The popular Facebook page Bronx Little Italy serves as a great guide in building itineraries for newcomers....

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For those looking to visit Sicily and experience it in a new way, a good place to start is the Villa Igiea in Palermo. A cherished landmark, the villa is testament to a great Italian dynasty, the Florios, who were widely chronicled in Europe for both their business acumen and social prowess, as the Astors and Vanderbilts were in the U.S., during th...

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