"In cities without the sea ... I wonder where people go to regain their balance ... perhaps to the Moon ... (Banana Yoshimoto)" Porticello When I read this quote I realized that I've had a similar thought several times in my life. Living on the Sicilian coast, ...

Can you feel the spring breeze? It's time to get out into the warm, fresh air! Discover new enchanting places in the Veneto region. Located between the regions of Veneto and Emilia-Romagna, the Po’ Delta Park is one of the most fascinating natural oases with a vast ...

You may choose to visit the surroundings of the picturesque area of Galzignano Terme (Padua) for several reasons ... However, I ask that you set aside the Euganean Hills and the Church of Sant'Eusebio and follow me on a discovery of the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio and ...

We aren't on a tropical island, we aren't on a Caribbean beach, and we aren't in a faraway, exotic land; but if we look around, our eyes will see a pure, white beach plunging into turquoise waters, surrounded by a high rocky coastline that seems ...

One day in August, my dad and I decided to cycle along a stretch of the Valsugana cycle path that connects the Trentino part of Lake Caldonazzo with the city of Bassano (82 km in all). After loading our bikes into the car (you can also rent them), ...

The Umbria region has always demonstrated its strong bond with nature, deserving the epithet, the "green heart of Italy" and rightfully so. As soon as you start traveling along the Umbrian roads, you can't help but notice the majesty of the landscape and it won't ...

The thermal baths in Segesta (Trapani, Sicily) are located close to where the opulent, ancient city of Segesta once stood. It is of course still famous for its temple and ancient theater. The beautiful Gulf of Castellammare, Segesta's ancient port, and the town of Alcamo are ...

Just in time! The symbol of Florence- the iris, il giglio, la fleur de lis- is blooming now at the Iris Garden (Giardino dell'Iris) in the heart of the Tuscan city. If you've never visited, now is the time to take advantage of the COVID measures being lifted. The Garden ...

The Sigurtà Garden Park (il Parco Giardino Sigurtà) was an unexpected surprise. We didn’t know a thing about it when some friends invited us to spend a day there, but at the end of the day, we were thanking them for such a wonderful idea. ©Silvia ...

Spring has already arrived in Lucca because in the medieval hamlets of Pieve and San Andrea di Compito it is time for the annual camellia festival! The international event will take place every weekend from March 14 through the 29th. There are over 250 different species ...