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.
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Peak Summer: The Grotta della Poesia in Puglia
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.
Of Bells and Believers in Agnone, Molise
Agnone, a small town in Italy’s central Molise region, is known for its medieval bell foundry and traditional religious processions.
3 Tips to Help You Plan Your Puglia Summer Accommodations
Planning a summer trip to Puglia? These three tips will help you avoid a hotel disaster.
Campo Felice: Skiing and Sledding in Abruzzo
Campo Felice is an easy winter day trip from Rome.
Matera, Basilicata: 2019 European Capital of Culture
Matera, the southern Italian city known for its ancient caves and modern comeback, is the 2019 European Capital of Culture.
Go For the Gold: The Gorgeous Golden Mosaics of Palermo, Monreale, & Cefalù
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.
Giulianova: A Beachside Gem in Abruzzo
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
The Best Things to Eat in Palermo, Sicily
I Can’t Believe I Ate All of That On Such a Short Trip
Palermo, Sicily: 2018 Italian Capital of Culture
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
Italy’s First Wine Fountain Opens in Abruzzo — and the Wine is Free
Wine lovers have a fun new reason to make a trip to Abruzzo.
Italy’s A3 Autostrada Near Completion 50 Years After Project Began
It’s been called the “shame of Italy” and for good reason. The A3 autostrada, a 443km highway that is to connect Salerno to Reggio Calabria,
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An Italian Army tale from 1960 set in a train chugging through Sardinia.
Dreaming of Basilicata
Bad experiences can happen in Italy. You may lose your wallet, have to deal with a brusque waiter, or turn your ankle while walking on
Ancient Aphrodite Sculpture Back in Sicily
On Tuesday, the Museo Archeologico di Morgantina, a small archeological museum in Aidone (Enna), Sicily, held an inauguration for the repatriation of an ancient sculpture of Aphrodite.
A Bribe-Free Holiday in Sicily
The brave work of the anti-mafia organization AddioPizzo.org was recently brought to my attention. “Addio Pizzo” means “Goodbye, Pizzo,” the latter word meaning the protection
Murals of Orgosolo, Sardinia
In the heart of Sardinia lies the village of Orgosolo, a sort of Sardinian “Wild West” known for years for its bandits, who would conduct
