Maybe you have finally decided to take that dream trip to Italy or maybe, you have already seen all the major art cities and now you'd like to explore some lesser-known areas. How about the Basilicata region in the "toe" of Italy's famous boot shape? ...

If you thought that southern Italy was just for visiting in the summertime, think again! Christmas is in the air and the Christmas markets are open in Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, and on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. This is a list ...

Italy's southern region of Basilicata is one of the most intriguing and authentic on the entire peninsula. Matera (the "City of Stones") has certainly become one of the hottest destinations as tourists continue to seek out locations off the beaten path. Allow me to introduce ...

Matera's Ionian Coast is a gorgeous stretch of paradise on earth. By now, most travelers have heard of Matera, the city of the sassi (stones) and its famous cave dwellings. It's also the 2019 European Capital of Culture. This ancient city is beginning to make a name ...

Italy's Basilicata region is one of the few that has two coastlines- one on the Tyrrhenian side and the other on the Ionian Sea. Maratea (Tyrrhenian) is probably the most famous beach destination in the region, but we're here to tell you that Policoro and ...

Deep in the Italian peninsula in the Basilicata region lies the hilltop village of Rotondella. Named for its unique position overlooking the Ionian Sea, Rotunda Maris is also referred to as the “Balcony of the Ionian”. This little hamlet is a must-see if you are ...