The historic villas of Messina are a little hidden and silent in their majesty. They are the testimony of many different lives, which have been a source of pride for the city. Recently, some of them have been opened to the public, and everyone has ...

Whether you happen to be traveling during late October and early November, or any other time of year, Italy's Friuli region will astound you. The "Devil's Bridge" and nearby castles are home to mystical worlds of ancient legends and enchanted tales. These unique locations will ...

  If you're wondering what to do in Sicily, look no further than Messina. A clear sky, bright sun, and a shimmering sea are the premise for a summer to be enjoyed on the beaches of Sicily. Messina is the perfect destination for those who want ...

When you think of Tuscany, the first thing that probably comes to mind are the rolling, green hills dotted with olive trees and vineyards that produce some of the finest wines the world has ever known. You probably haven't considered its coastline much. The truth ...

Pennapiedimonte, a mountain village in Abruzzo, occupies the eastern slope of the Majella National Park. On its summit lies the panoramic balcony called Balzolo from which numerous suggestive trails branch off. Some of which are complicated, ideal for those accustomed to mountain terrain, others less difficult ...

How about a relaxing day along the Sile river in the province of Treviso? If you're in the area, you won't want to miss this rare opportunity.  The Regional Natural Park of the River Sile extends over an area that includes 11 municipalities between the provinces of ...

Not by any means one of the more well-known towns when visiting Sicily, Caccamo is truly a gem that very few people get the chance to see. Not many tourists wander about the streets here and those who do are likely visiting a relative. Caccamo is a small ...

Nettuno is a lovely, fun town on the coast of Latium just outside of Rome. It's full of restaurants and pubs which are located both in the marina and the seafront, but also throughout the center and especially in the medieval village. Perhaps the latter is one the ...

“The south seas”: often this expression leads the mind to wander to exotic, distant lands. However, sometimes you don’t have to go around the world to find them. There are spots in Italy with the same appeal, the same, great beauty …and yes, they are ...

Let's discover another heavenly stretch of the Italian coast. The Costa Viola (purple coast) is a stretch of coastline in southern Calabria that mainly includes the province of Reggio Calabria. It extends for about 35 km along the Tyrrhenian Sea running almost parallel to the ...