Friuli-Venezia Giulia Travel Guide
Often paired with itineraries for Venice and the Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the easternmost region in Italy. One of Italy’s five autonomous regions, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Regions
There are 20 regions in Italy
Mount Etna
Mount Etna, located in eastern Sicily in the province of Catania, is the tallest mountain in Italy south of the Alps, the most active volcano
Vanvitelli’s Violin: Surprising Landscape Design at Reggia di Caserta
Did you know that the landscape around the Reggia di Caserta was designed to look like a violin? Learn more about this UNESCO Heritage Site near Naples.
Reggia di Caserta
The 18th-century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Small-Town Puglia: What It’s Like to Live in Biccari
Biccari, the latest Italian village trying to attract foreigners with cheap real estate, also happens to be my family’s ancestral home. Here are some personal thoughts and observations on this small town in Puglia.
Procida: Italian Capital of Culture 2022
The island city of Procida is the Capital of Italian Culture for 2022.
Blessing the Animals in Assisi on the Feast Day of Sant’Antonio Abate
The Piatto di Sant’Antonio Abate is a winter festival near Assisi that features a parade of horses and a blessing of animals.
The Triumph of Death: Mysterious Plague Painting in Palermo
Throughout the long, lonely months of our modern pandemic, I’ve been thinking about a dark and mysterious painting in Palermo known as “The Triumph of
When Ravenna Was the ‘Capital of Empire’
‘Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe’ is a comprehensive look at the history of Ravenna during its golden age.
Writing on the Wall: Birthplace of Tina Modotti in Udine
A look at Franco del Zotto Odorico’s art at the Tina Modotti house in Udine.
Caffè Meletti in Ascoli Piceno
Postcard from Caffè Meletti, an historic bar in Le Marche.
Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide
Emilia-Romagna is a region known for its good taste and unforgettable flavors. The region is a major contributor to Italy’s gastronomic heritage, being the birthplace
Abruzzo Travel Guide
From its rugged, mountainous national parks to its less touristy Adriatic beaches, Abruzzo is, as noted by writer Giorgio Manganelli, “a great producer of silence.”
Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites: Sardinian Style in Golfo Aranci [Review]
The sublime style of Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites melded perfectly with the surroundings of northern Sardinia. Read more of my review…
Villa del Golfo: Feeling At Home in Sardinia [Review]
Villa del Golfo Lifestyle Resort, a 4-star hotel in northern Sardinia, made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. Read more of my review…
Sardinia‘s Su Filindeu: The Rarest Pasta in the World
Learn more about the Sardinian pasta su filindeu, the rarest pasta in the world.
Femmina Accabadora: The Legend of Sardinia’s Lady of the Good Death
Learn more about Sardinia’s Femmina Accabadora, a witch-like figure who is also known as the Lady of the Good Death.
4 Great Reasons to Go to Gallura in Northern Sardinia
The subregion of Gallura in northern Sardinia is one of the most naturally beautiful and invigorating corners in all of Italy. Here are some great reasons to visit.
