Savona is a beautiful seaside city and province in the Liguria region. This part of the Ligurian coast is often referred to as the Riviera di Ponente (as opposed to the Riviera di Levante where you'll find the Cinque Terre). It's a favorite summertime destination ...

The small village of Capalbio is immersed in Tuscany's Maremma countryside yet close to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Tiny shops line its streets and ancient alleys making it one of Maremma's quaintest villages. Are you curious about what to see in Capalbio? Andiamo! A Tiny Slice of ...

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 ...

“Wolf! Wolf !! " Until the last century, this cry could only mean one thing: danger. Not to mention how they were depicted in books: the wolfman, and werewolves. There's no denying it; wolves simply have never had a good name. Let's reexamine these amazing ...

"The Botanical Garden of Padua is at the origin of all botanical gardens in the world and represents the cradle of science, scientific exchanges and the understanding of the relationships between nature and culture. It has largely contributed to the progress of numerous modern scientific ...

If you haven't ever heard of the village of Venzone you're not alone. This hilltop town in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region isn't on most tourists' radar, but in this article, I hope to prove that it should be. Recently inducted into the prestigious list of ...

If you've already been to Venice, maybe more than once, then it might be time to discover something new in the lagoon! We propose the darling village of Murano. Famous for its exquisite craftsmanship of handblown glass, Murano is full of charm and is the ...

On the border of Umbria and Lazio lies the village of Piediluco and its splendid lake. This charming area of Umbria is off the beaten path and just waiting to be explored. It makes a lovely trip when visiting nearby Nera River Park and one ...

Cefalù (pronounced cheh-fah-loo) is an unbelievably beautiful town along Sicily's northern coast. Both the Madonie mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea serve as its backdrop. For the wanderlust traveler, Cefalù offers everything from history and culture to amazing food, and a stunning coastline. It is also part ...

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 ...