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 ...

When you visit the town of Falerone you can still find numerous historical traces of its past today. From the archaeological museum "Pompilio Bonvicini", whose studies allowed significant discoveries of the Picene era and Lombard domination in the 1950s, to the archaeological park of ancient ...

The ancient city of Tivoli is located just 30 km east of Rome and has born witness to 3,000 years of history, yet is still attracting curious visitors today. The poet Virgil called it Tibur Superbum because it was a meeting point for various cultures. Villa d'Este ...

Castellabate is located on the stretch of the Tyrrhenian coast known as Cilento. Lesser-known to tourists than the more publicized Amalfi Coast, this area runs from Capaccio-Paestum to Sapri and is every bit as beautiful. ©Paul Barker Hemings What to See in Castellabate Castellabate literally means the ...

In the south of Sardinia, the Sunny Island, there is an ancient town immersed in the Mediterranean scrub and overlooking a spectacular coast: Domus de Maria. The current town dates back to the XVIII century, but the land of Domus de Maria has a more ancient tradition, ...

On the south-eastern tip of Sicily, about an hour from Siracusa (Syracuse) lies one of the most ancient and beautiful villages on the entire island and one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy". Today, we're journeying to Palazzolo Acreide. Although difficult for non-Italian speakers to ...

In the heart of an area known as Castelli Romani, just south of Rome, you'll find the town of Grottaferrata. It's renowned for its wine, fantastic countryside, and its abbey. Grottaferrata's Origins Its origins are ancient: in the distant year 1004 Nilo, a monk from Calabria, decided to build his ...

When you think of Sardinia, crystal clear water, golden beaches, warm sun rays, waves crashing against the cliffs, and seagulls all come to mind. You would be correct because it's all true. Yet, to the curious visitor who wants to dig under the surface, the island ...

Altilia di Sepino in the Campobasso province was an important Roman city dating back to 290 BC. Located within the valley of the Tammaro river at the foot of the Matese mountains. Thanks to its location, it became a thriving town and a municipal seat ...

Metaponto is a delightful seaside resort located in the municipality of Bernalda about 48 km from Matera. @wikimedia commons Along the coast, lies the Metaponto Lido surrounded by greenery. You'll find a variety of beach resorts and restaurants with menus ranging from pizza to seafood specialties. In ...