How does a journey begin? Often a trip takes weeks of planning until finally, the day arrives. The departure! Excitement coupled with the fear of forgetting something important. The suitcases are closed and then reopen again and again for last-minute items. Preparing for a trip brings ...

Thanks to an unpredictable and fortunate turning point in my life, I had the opportunity to live in Asiago for almost a year. Asiago is the major town of what is known as the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni, or "the Plateau of the Seven Municipalities". Although ...

In the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, rarely visited compared to other itineraries in western Trentino, the trekking trail to the top of Piz Galin Mountain is a challenging, authentic hike with spectacular views of the most famous peaks in the area. Mt. Piz Galin is an isolated, ...

In the Apuan Alps of Tuscany, you'll find one of the most complete caves in all of Europe: the Grotta del Vento (or the "wind cave"). For many, this is a summertime destination, but it doesn't have to be! The cave is open every day ...

The Val di Non in northern Italy is one of the most beautiful areas in the entire region of Trentino. Unique landscapes of the Dolomites, fresh air, castles, and crystal clear lakes await you in every season of the year. One of the hottest destinations ...

Italy's Aosta Valley is known for its out-of-this-world landscapes, winter sports, Alpine lakes, and of course, its pride and joy, Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc). In this article, we'll show you that Aosta is not just a winter destination, but also perfect in the summertime. We're ...

Scanno, in the L'Aquila province of the Abruzzo region, is a delightful little village that has it all. Scanno is gaining notoriety because of booming tourism in Abruzzo in general, and due to the internet's unveiling of "secret spots" over the years.  Holding the prestigious title ...

Roccamandolfi is a small town located in the mountains of Matese at the foot of the ruins of a castle of Lombard origin and is the ideal place for those who want to spend moments of leisure in contact with nature. Nature and trekking enthusiasts can ...

The little Tuscan village of Palazzuolo sul Senio is known for big events. The event known as Medioevo alla Corte degli Ubaldini (Medieval Times in the Court of the Ubaldini Family) takes place on the third weekend of July. It's a historical reenactment like no other!  The ...

This is almost definitely an area of Italy that not many tourists get around to seeing. Today, we're in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region (or "Friuli" for short) in northeastern Italy. This beautiful region that borders both Austria and Slovenia offers not only beach destinations along ...