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Palermo, a city of a thousand colors, a thousand flavors, a thousand noble palaces, a thousand churches, and a thousand monuments; multicultural, a safe haven for foreigners of any race, any origin, any faith. In short, an open-air marketplace where not only material goods but also ideas, customs, and habits are exchanged—in essence, everything tha...

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Italy is known for its rich coffee culture and traditions centred around the simple pleasure of enjoying an espresso or cappuccino at the bar. Coffee is deeply entwined in the fabric of Italian society and no more so than in the Eternal City whose historic coffee houses are landmarks for locals and places of pilgrimage for coffee-loving tourists. T...

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Looking up at the small sign that says Uscita, as the street car rattles and shakes down the Embarcadero along the San Francisco Bay, I think about what it means, to exit, to get out, to leave.  Like so many before it, this tram, complete with all of its original elements, left its home in Milan, destined to ride along the streets of San Francisco...

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A road trip adventure from the Amalfi Coast to Sicily: a unique journey perfect for immersing yourself in the culture and stunning landscapes of Southern Italy. Starting with the breathtaking cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, the heart of your holidays in Tropea will be the famous pearl of Calabria, with its dreamlike beaches and crystal-clear sea. But a...

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Lombardy is the region in Italy that strikes a balance between the Italy of centuries past and country’s progression toward innovation. Lombardy may be known for its bustling city life in Milan (the region's capital and Italy's premier business hub), but it also encompasses picturesque medieval villages, glitzy lakeside resorts, glacial lakes and s...

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For centuries, Porto Ercole has been one of the ultimate summer hubs for elite Italian travellers. Today, it still retains this reputation of being a bite-sized, chic destination to spend a few days – think sun-soaked beaches, generations-old family restaurants and sleek yachts bobbing in the bay. + It's easy to access – located on Tuscany’s Monte...

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Italy and Mexico are separated by an ocean and a gulf, and yet the two countries share much in common. They both speak a romance language, fly a similar green, white and red national flag, and when it comes to soccer — or football as it’s called in these birthplaces of pastas and tostadas — their mutual obsession is at fever pitch. Leave it to Cali...

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U.S. startup Venus Aerospace has developed VDR2, a revolutionary rotary detonation engine that would be capable of touching Mach 6 and flying more than 30 kilometers high. It sounds like science fiction, but it is reality thanks to technological advances that led to the official presentation of this project at the Up Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas...

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While the Trevi Fountain is undoubtedly one of the most iconic landmarks of Rome, few might know about the rich history that goes hidden beneath the area of the Trevi district. With structures that go all the way back to 64 AD, this fascinating site is an absolute gem to be discovered. Just a stone’s throw away from the Trevi Fountain and nine mete...

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Sicily may be one of the best destinations in Italy to visit in winter. With its mild climate, spectacular scenery, extraordinary cuisine, seasonal festivals and traditions, and rich cultural heritage, “off-season” Sicily offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, just off the toe of mainland It...

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