Travel

The wild and densely forested Bologna Apennines begin roughly at the southern walls of Bologna and extend all the way to the Tuscan border. Historically a…

There’s no place like Rome. But sometimes, amid the chaos and crowds and crushing history, we all need a little break from the serious stuff. Spending my most…

As a Bologna resident, I’ve become accustomed to the throngs of people lining up on Via Piella just to peek through the Finestrella (the “little window”) that…

The allure of the Amalfi Coast is undeniable with its cliffside villages and Tyrrhenian Sea views. But those views also come with endless stairs, curving roads…

Beyond the idyllic landscapes and artistic cities for which it’s so beloved, Tuscany is one of the most musical regions in the world. Florence’s Teatro della…

The airport security facial recognition technology dubbed “FaceBoarding” debuted in Italy at Milan’s Linate Airport earlier this month, marking a new frontier…

In Cartoceto in Marche, front doors are often left unlocked, people linger over conversations, and meals tend to include ingredients sourced directly from the…

You may have heard of Alicudi, a small, remote island north of Sicily in the Aeolian archipelago. Overrun by wild-turned-domesticated goats, it’s been the…

Early spring is a magical time in Piemonte (Piedmont). Gardens at the House of Savoy’s former royal residences around Turin or the Oasi Zegna in Biella and far…

When you first arrive in magical Ortisei, you might feel like you’re in the Bavarian Alps or castle-strewn Austria. But despite its distinct alpine vibe and…