In part I of our article on Matera we explored Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, or the rupestrian part of the ancient city. Part II will focus on other parts of the city (and beyond) that should definitely be included in any visit to Matera. We'll also ...

The coast of Liguria is one of the most famous in the world. Names like Portofino, Cinque Terre, Genoa, Sanremo, and Savona all sound familiar. The two coastal towns of Recco and Camogli are lesser-known but just as spectacular! Let's find out what to do ...

One of the most striking and now recognizable cities in the entire world, Matera is the mysterious "Città dei sassi" or "the City of Stone". Virtually unknown to tourists until the late '90s and early 2000s, Matera has gone from one of the most impoverished cities ...

Everyone has heard of its popular neighbors, Ischia and Capri, but too many times the island of Procida goes unnoticed. This article will hopefully convince you to give this idyllic islet a chance and include it as either your main destination or at least, as ...

"Live your novel" is the slogan on the tourism website for the town of Varenna. Sounds inviting, right? We assure you it is just that. Lovely Varenna is a lakeside village of under 1,000 on Lake Como. If strolling along a lakeside promenade with a ...

In the southern part of the island of Sicily, the surreal looking city of Ragusa erupts from the hillside. We are in the Val di Noto, where Ragusa is one of seven cities to be included as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  Ragusa's Millenial History Ragusa is a ...

Italy's northern region of South Tyrol (Trentino- Alto Adige) is known for its stunning lakes and for being the gateway to the Dolomites. This tiny region is also home to over 20 lakes! One of the most unusual and charming is Resia (or Reschensee in ...

Rising up out of the earth like a fictitious kingdom from The Lord of the Rings, Orvieto stands proud and tall. We are in southern Umbria in the Paglia valley named after its river and not far away from the largest volcanic crater in Europe- Lake ...

Spello is a picturesque Umbrian town near the more well-known town of Assisi in the province of Perugia. This medieval town is surrounded by walls and today, is probably most known for its famous flower festival, the Infiorata. We assure you that this village is definitely worth visiting for ...

Yes, it is true that it is already September and for many, summer is over. Unfortunately, for the wanderlusts among us, it hasn't felt much like summer at all. Regardless, the magical island of Pantelleria is worth reading about; it is worth dreaming about because ...