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Off the Beaten Track in Lombardy: the Oltrepò Pavese

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/19/2017 - 04:00

Ever heard of the Oltrepò Pavese? Located in the province of Pavia, in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, it takes its name (meaning beyond the Po, near…

Lifestyle

Five Fabulous Gardens in the Roman Countryside

by csabino | Sun, 09/24/2017 - 17:46

The glories of Rome extend to its countryside, where magnificent gardens, many dating to the 16th century, flourish to this day. Leon Battista Alberti, the…

Travel

Fall Foliage: On The Chestnut Trail in South Tyrol

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/08/2017 - 01:35

I have a passion for hiking and Italy spoils me with enchanting mountain trails around the Apennines and the Alps. When I heard about the chance of…

Travel

Seven Charming Villages in Lazio You Should See

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/07/2017 - 11:52

Every month, we take a tour of Italy’s most charming borghi (historic villages), selected from the region we’re featuring. This month, it’s Lazio’s turn, a…

Travel

Eight Picturesque Villages to Visit in Campania

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 08/22/2017 - 06:30

We continue our journey around Italy’s borghi (historic villages) with a stop in Campania, our featured Italian region this August. Many of you will be…

Travel

Seven of Campania's Top Beach Spots

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 08/14/2017 - 07:50

It’s the height of summer in Italy, where Ferragosto was just celebrated (yesterday). As we’re featuring Campania this month, here’s our guide to some of the…

Culture

An Insider's Guide to Cilento

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Sat, 08/12/2017 - 13:22

Even though many foreign visitors (as well as Italians) still mistake it for Salento – the likewise beautiful area in Apulia region famous for its sandy…

Travel

Seven of Italy’s Most Beautiful Eco-Friendly Beaches

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 08/01/2017 - 09:25

Italy boasts many protected natural reserves and marine areas, where the waters, seabed and coastline are safeguarded by rules set by the Ministry of the…

Food & Drink

A Guide to Exploring Sicilian Wines

by Anna Lebedeva | Wed, 07/19/2017 - 02:15

When I first visited Sicily, I fell in love with the sun-drenched island, balmy evenings, luscious desserts and excellent wines. I stocked up on the sweet…

Travel

Beyond Sicily’s Val di Noto: Baroque Splendor in Four Villages near Catania

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/18/2017 - 10:21

The 1693 Sicily earthquake razed to the ground most of the island’s south-eastern portion. Many towns were rebuilt according to the urban and stylistic traits…