Travel Guide

Travel

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/05/2018 - 06:12

Still untouched, and unjustly overlooked, Molise, in southern Italy, is a mostly mountainous region that includes a stretch of coastline, with hills descending…

Culture

Southern Italy’s Calabria - The Echo of An Era Past

by travelista73 | Tue, 11/27/2018 - 04:46

Carefully tucked away in an envelope with my mother’s belongings is a photo of her as a young woman. She is leaning against a terrace. Behind her, the sun is…

Travel

Where to Ski in Italy This Winter Season

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/23/2018 - 00:00

Italy's ski resorts combine magnificent views, great pistes, overall good snow conditions, and value. Oh, and mountain huts where to gorge on the food and the…

Lifestyle

Away from the Crowds in Venice: Yes, You Can – Head to Cannaregio

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/16/2018 - 00:00

Next time you arrive in Venice by train, try something different. Rather than following the masses through the usual itinerary leading to St. Mark’s Square via…

Culture

48 Hours in Trentino's Capital of Trento

by Jamie Mackay | Tue, 11/13/2018 - 03:25

Nestled in the Dolomite foothills, a few kilometres north of Verona, Trentino is often overlooked by travellers as they race up to the ski resorts of Alto…

Travel

Five Italian Villages to Visit in the Fall

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/09/2018 - 00:00

Hop in the car, drive the countryside roads, enjoy the fall colors and stop at one of these charming villages for a dive into the past and a taste of delicious…

Travel

Beyond Surf and Turf: Le Marche’s Hidden Hilltowns

by rebeccawinke | Thu, 11/08/2018 - 00:08

Le Marche’s pastoral landscape is bookended by two of its most dramatic features: the rugged Sibylline mountain chain bordering the region to the west and…

Travel

Three Spectacular Ways to Discover Italy

by Georgette Jupe | Tue, 10/30/2018 - 01:59

Far be it to discover a country like Italy simply to check off bucket-list attractions in a rushed trip leaving you feeling like you need a vacation after your…

Travel

Italy’s Hot Springs to Enjoy This Fall

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/19/2018 - 00:00

As temperatures get cooler outside, why not warm up at one of Italy’s hot springs? Here are some favorites. CASCATE DEL MULINO - Saturnia (Grosseto, Tuscany…

Travel

On the Road in Italy: Beautiful Destinations Easily Reached from the ‘Autostrada’

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/14/2018 - 00:00

As you drive along the ‘autostrada’ (highway) or make a stop in the ‘autogrills’ (service stations), you may see signs reminding travelers that they are ‘in a…