If you have already visited Bolzano's city center, then it's time to see another side of Bolzano beyond the "classic tour" of the historic center. Follow these recommendations for an unconventional tour and experience a side of Bolzano most tourists never see.  Bolzano is actually divided ...

   Exploring Trieste: set in the extreme north-eastern part of Italy just kilometers away from the Slovenian and Croatian borders, lies the city of Trieste. On the splendid gulf on the Adriatic Sea and among the green hills, Trieste has always represented a true crossroads of ...

   Florence is absolutely one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Its great art and culture is known practically all over the world. It's a fascinating city to experience both day and night, strolling through its ancient streets or across the Ponte Vecchio. The historic ...

Are you spending your holidays along the Riviera Romagnola and feel like exploring beyond the sea? Follow us on a visit to three castles, a half-day journey inland and through history.   The journey starts in the hills near Rimini, where only a few kilometres away you'll find Coriano.   Nowadays, ...

Have you ever wondered what there was to see in Syracuse? If you have already decided to visit Sicily, you can't miss the ancient Greek civilizations of Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta and Syracuse. Let's take a few minutes to think back to our childhood when we ...

Although the exact origin of Acireale's Carnival in Sicily isn't known, most believe that like all Italian Carnivals, it probably derived from the ancient Roman Saturnal Games. The first written documents of its existence are however very old, dating back to 1594. In the past, people ...

Turin's Historic Carnival 2019 Carlevè ed Turin is the historic Carnival in Turin which will run from February 3 through March 5, 2019. Important Dates and Events: Sunday, February 3rd at 3 pm: The inaugural parade from Piazza Castello to the Parco della Pellerina, home to the great Luna Park ...

Venice's Carnival begins on February 16th and ends on "Fat Tuesday", March 5, 2019. It's an event full of surprises sure to thrill tourists and locals alike, yet tied to a rich history. Masks, costumes, parades, and grand balls will take you back to a Venice ...

After the Christmas banquets and New Year's parties, it's time to start eating healthier. In this article I'm going to give you the recipe for a light, but tasty dish, typical of the Teramo area in Abruzzo: the scrippelle 'mbusse,  Forever contended between France and Abruzzo, this ...

Venice is losing its identity, more and more overwhelmed by mass tourism that is distorting its places and transforming it into a large playground. Just yesterday I was in the historic center and a Venetian doc told me: Even now that it is December, Venice is ...