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One of the most iconic churches on the planet, St. Mark’s Basilica—or as it’s known in the local parlance, Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco—is not your typical looking Catholic church. The domes of the structure, for example, give it a more “exotic” and exquisite look. It’s not surprising that the current form of the church, begun in th...

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While crowds head to the Amalfi Coast and Ibiza, a quieter kind of luxury is drawing summer travelers north to Lake Como' a place where elegance comes with a deep breath, a boat ride, and a view of the Alps. This summer, the region is seeing a rise in high-end travelers booking private villas for longer, slower stays, reflecting a wider shift in wh...

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When you think of the sea in Italy, the Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, or the Cinque Terre probably come to mind. But there’s a hidden Italy, far from the spotlight, where the sea is still wild, quiet, and authentic. That’s exactly where we want to take you. In this article, I’ll reveal two hidden beach destinations in Italy that few tourists know about: ...

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Italy’s coastal regions are gearing up for a busy summer in 2025 as tourism continues to grow. With international visitors making up a significant portion of the increase, Italian coastal towns are seeing both positive economic impacts and challenges that come with handling a large influx of travelers. Official data from the Italian National Instit...

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Perched high above the sparkling Ionian Sea, Taormina is one of Sicily’s most captivating towns. With its breathtaking views of Mount Etna, ancient Greek amphitheater, elegant boutiques, and cliffside beaches, Taormina blends natural beauty with rich history and refined charm. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a family getaway, or a cultur...

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When you start dreaming about moving to Italy, it’s easy to imagine sun-drenched piazzas, fragrant morning coffee, and those long, chatty dinners that stretch late into the night. But once the fantasy starts meeting reality, the choice between northern and southern Italy can feel surprisingly tough.  There’s no one-size-fits-all when deciding where...

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Just a few hundred meters off the Calabrian coast, opposite the town of Praia a Mare, lies the Isola di Dino, a small island that many Italians have heard of, but few have actually visited. With its sheer limestone cliffs, ancient sea caves, and lush Mediterranean scrub, it is the kind of place that appears unexpectedly along the horizon, quiet and...

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For sure, it is true that if you are travelling with very young children, going around with a pushchair can be a nightmare – too many bridges to cross, many narrow calli to squeeze through – not to mention crowded boats, especially during high season. However, if your children are a bit older, then family holidays in Venice get much easier, and lio...

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Ferrara is an Italian city with an exceptionally rich artistic and urban tradition. This place, brimming with top-class monuments, boasts a rarity – the Palazzo dei Diamanti. The Palazzo dei Diamanti is one of the world’s most recognisable masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. The striking edifice has stood on Corso Ercole I d’Este for more than...

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In 1787, Goethe wrote: “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” I’d go one step further and claim it’s impossible to really understand what makes the island tick without visiting Catania. Located on the east coast of the island, Catania is Sicily’s second-largest city an...

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