Off the beaten track

Culture
by Luciana.Squadrilli |
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…
Culture
by Georgette Jupe |
“The name of Italy has magic in its very syllables.” ― Mary Shelley Tuscany has long entranced travelers, writers, poets and artists such as Dante,…
Travel
by Myra Robinson |
This was the challenge: to find somewhere to visit to escape the crowds of Venice; not too far away, calm, beautiful, peaceful and very Italian, but also fun…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
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…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
Leave the crowds of Taormina behind and venture off the beaten track to discover five marvelous Sicilian villages. Check out the slideshow below. Rising 750 m…
Culture
by csabino |
Palaces built by Sicily’s nobles were meant to showcase their wealth and appreciation for the finest architectural styles and  decorative arts of the day…
Culture
by Silvia Donati |
Emilia-Romagna offers a wealth of architectural masterpieces that may not be as famous as those found in other regions, but are no less beautiful or…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
There’s no other building in Emilia-Romagna - or the rest of Italy for that matter, except perhaps for the Castello di Sammezzano in Tuscany - quite like the…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
We begin our month dedicated to the wonderful region of Emilia-Romagna (yes, I'm partial to it because I live here) with a round-up of seven of its most…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
For the active – and curious – travelers among you, check this out: a cycling path that traverses Friuli Venezia Giulia, our featured region of the month, from…