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Take your pick. Any of northern Italy’s “lake region” lakes are not going to disappoint. Not even one of the smallest of the lot, the often-overlooked Lago di Orta.  Tiny Lake Orta lies furthest west of Italy’s famed lakes, the understudy to the grand dames of Lake Maggiore, Lugano, and Como. Like her well-known counterparts, Lake Orta is a heavenl...

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Valarie D'Elia, a longtime travel journalist, died Tuesday after battling ALS. She was 64 years old. D'Elia's death was reported by NY1, where D'Elia became well-known for her "Travel with Val" segments on the local New York news station, where she worked from 1998 to 2017.  D'Elia also had her own travel production company and traveled the world p...

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This artistic record, which serves as a significant tourist attraction and an embellishment, could only have originated in Naples. The metro reflects the exuberance and vitality of the Campanian capital. The city is already an open-air museum and one of Italy’s greatest cultural hubs, but there’s so much more to discover. Exploring Naples isn’t jus...

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With the cooler months just around the corner, travel can still be on the agenda, but where are the best places to visit in Italy in October? October is a wonderful time to visit Italy, offering milder temperatures, fewer tourists, and the opportunity to experience the country’s rich culture and landscapes away from all of the crowds. Whether you'r...

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There's plenty to recommend about Italy: the rolling hills of Tuscany, the canals of Venice, the charm of Cinque Terre, the wine and food of… well, everywhere. It consistently ranks among the most-visited countries in the world for a reason, after all. Add the incredible number and variety of beaches to the equation, and suddenly Italy becomes a ma...

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Sardinia is one of the most magical and amazing islands in the world, a true paradise to discover in over 24,000 km2 of land area characterized by wonderful kilometres of coastline, an inland landscape that is never the same and a millenary history to tell. How to discover all the best in a single journey? On an island that offers beauty beyond ima...

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It is well known that the number seven holds something magical. It is a symbol of hope, a bearer of good fortune, and in the Christian religion, it represents perfection and completeness: seven are the days of creation, seven the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and seven the beatitudes. A number filled with spirituality, it is associated with intellect a...

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Nine high school students from Genoa, Italy are gaining a firsthand experience of American college life here at Bucknell. Each year in September, Bucknell’s Italian Studies Program hosts high school students for approximately four days. They live in residential dorms with their hosts, attend classes and experience the day-to-day life of an American...

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Famous Roman inventions of ancient times are among the first things that come to mind when discussing our ancient history: just to name a few, aqueducts, concrete that withstood the passing of time, and a vast network of roads that connected — and still connects — many parts of Italy and Europe. These are all well-known contributions that left an i...

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Known for its sprawling vineyards, historical sites, and stunning coastlines, Italy is what travel dreams are made of. From the country's beautiful beach destinations in the "heel" to the rolling hills in Tuscany and the canals of Venice, there's no shortage of things to do and see. However, few things are as celebrated and talked about as the coun...

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