"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, ...

The paradise that we often imagine on our most stressful days really does exist! It's not very far out of reach in the Abruzzo region. The beauty of its coast is already quite well known, but there is a rugged, wild stretch that continues to amaze ...

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 ...

Frasassi Caves When it is very hot, you can seek refuge in the hills of this beautiful area in the Marches region. Genga is located in the Ancona province and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and pure air. It is the birthplace of Pope Leon XII and a ...

After having covered the beaches of the island of Ponza in detail, now it's time to shine a light on its "companions". We are talking about the Ponza archipelago islands of Santo Stefano, Ventotene, Palmarola, Zannone, and Gavi. Let's find out more about these little ...

Once upon a time there was a siren called Leucasia, named for her white skin, who fell in love with a shepherd named Melisso; however, Melisso was already in love with Aristula. The annoyed siren took revenge, overwhelming the two lovers with waves unleashed by ...

During your trip to South-Eastern Sicily, there are numerous "free" beaches from which to choose. In fact, the town of Scicli in Ragusa province boasts a coastline of 18 km of fine, golden sand. The top beaches are Cava D'Aliga, Bruca, C. da Filippa, Sampieri, Donna ...

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), ...