If you read our previous article on the lavender season in the province of Pisa then you already know that the peak blooms are between mid-June and the end of July. And if you love this romantic herb then what could be better than an ...

Just when you thought that you had discovered (or at least read about) almost all of Tuscany’s beautiful villages, you find out there’s more. Bolgheri is situated just a short distance from the coast, has amazing wine, and getting there will put you on one ...

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 ...

Have you ever been to a place where so much sadness and tragedy occurred that you almost feel like you shouldn't take any pictures? And if you do take any, then you should definitely refrain from smiling out of respect for those who came before ...

Somewhere around the 1950s, the farmers of the Brescia valleys began leaving their homes and a life of hard work in the fields and pouring into the city of Brescia and other larger towns of Upper Garda. Only a few "philanthropists" and true mountaineers kept ...

A blue sea, sunny beaches, an unusual botanical garden, bird watching, biking, and much more await you at Rosolina Mare in northern Italy's Veneto region.  Fine, white sand beaches and bathing establishments are perfect for any type of tourist, including those traveling with their four-legged friends. ...

The Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy is one of the most sought-after destinations not only during ski season but also in the late spring and summertime. For travelers who love the outdoors, Trentino literally offers endless possibilities for people of all ages. The Novella ...

Tovel Lake is in the gorgeous Trentino region of northern Italy where the skies are blue and the water is bluer. Every season offers a different experience and an astounding array of colors from Mother Nature's palette. Tovel sits at about 1,100 meters above sea level ...

Sapri and Pisacane's Expedition The older generation of Italians will surely remember this beautiful poem by Luigi Mercantini, "The Gleaner of Sapri", which tells of the unfortunate expedition of Carlo Pisacane. On June 28, 1857, Pisacane and about 300 other men arrived in the Gulf of ...

It's true that the island of Sicily is the sea, and yet, more sea! For those of us that would like to see the best the island has to offer in a short amount of time, a private boat tour is definitely the way to ...