Learn more about the Sardinian pasta su filindeu, the rarest pasta in the world.

Learn more about Sardinia's Femmina Accabadora, a witch-like figure who is also known as the Lady of the Good Death.

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.

The Grotta della Poesia, the "Cave of Poetry," is a not-so-secret secret summer destination in the Salento peninsula known for its deep, crystal waters and high cliffs.

Agnone, a small town in Italy's central Molise region, is known for its medieval bell foundry and traditional religious processions.

The church of San Biagio in Montepulciano, Tuscany, is considered one of prime examples of Renaissance architecture.

Planning a summer trip to Puglia? These three tips will help you avoid a hotel disaster.

Campo Felice is an easy winter day trip from Rome.

Matera, the southern Italian city known for its ancient caves and modern comeback, is the 2019 European Capital of Culture.

Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the hills, valleys, and trees of the Val d’Orcia “exemplify the beauty of well-managed Renaissance agricultural landscapes.”

Sicily has some of the most gorgeous golden mosaics in the world. Here's where to see these UNESCO World Heritage sights in Palermo, Monreale, and Cefalù.

Beaches in Abruzzo don't get much press. They are far from most tourist sites. But that's exactly what makes them enjoyable. We had an opportunity - thanks to, of all things, a winning raffle ticket - to visit the Abruzzo seaside town of Giulianova. And we were pleasantly surprised. Giulianova is ...

Today's photo comes from the stony, surreal cityscape of Matera, Basilicata. I was reminded to post about the 2019 Italian Capitale della Cultura after yesterday's announcement proclaiming Parma the Italian cultural capital for 2020. We're currently in the Year of Palermo. Palermo, Matera, ...

I Can't Believe I Ate All of That On Such a Short Trip

Ferrara is a gorgeous little city in Emilia-Romagna known for its Renaissance walls and palaces, the Castello Estense, and its rich Jewish heritage.

To ring in the New Year, my family and I rented a farmhouse for a few days on the outskirts of Ferrara. Thinking back to the trip, the timing wasn't ideal. Ferrara was freezing and on New Year's Eve, the fog was so thick on our drive into town to watch the fireworks over Castello Estense that we ...

Saint Valentine, a Christian bishop from Umbria, was martyred in Rome in the 3rd century AD. Learn more about his life, death, and legend.

Congratulations to the city of Palermo, which has been awarded the distinction of Italian Capital of Culture for 2018. The Italian Culture Ministry (Ministero di Beni Culturali) awards the prize each year in an effort to promote tourism. Along with the distinction, the winning city receives 1 ...