Some places don’t announce their character immediately. They wait. They ask you to spend time in them before they begin to make sense. Puglia and Sicily work this way. Their landscapes are distinctive, but it’s…

Likely unknown to many, Italy is actually home to 450 islands and islets, ranging from classic, well-known ones just off “the boot” of the Italian mainland, to complete hidden gems. Scattered throughout the Tyrrhenian, Adriatic,…

If you are planning a trip to Florence, Italy, you are probably wondering how much time you need to take it all in and how exactly to fill your days. While you could really spend…

Rome is one of the most amazingly beautiful cities in the world. With its old architectural buildings, art galleries and museums, and delicious good, spending a few days here will feel like too short a…

If you are mesmerized by the architectural wonders and sights in the “City of Canals” during the day, wait until you see Venice at night! Lights cast a warm glow to the buildings, streets, and…