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When summer arrives, celebrations of the solstice happen all over the world. In Italy, la dolce vita unfolds in Sperlonga, between Rome and Naples, in the middle of a coastal stretch called the Riviera of Ulysses.  Sperlonga is set on a promontory, with a curve of beach clubs below, adorned with perfect rows of colorful umbrellas. Bordering the bea...

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Porto Civitanova is the port town of the Municipality of Civitanova Marche, as well as the seat of the Municipality of which Civitanova Alta is part. It is a city of high tourist appeal, because it combines the beauty of its beaches with the high quality craftsmanship of its industry. In addition to seaside and sports entertainment, the area offers...

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Cultured, charming, and welcoming: Parma is the elegant heart of the Emilia Romagna region and one of the most exciting cities to visit in Italy. Located along the legendary Via Emilia, the road constructed by the Romans to connect Rimini to Piacenza, Parma proudly boasts a legacy as the city of illustrious musicians like Verdi and Toscanini, where...

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Do you know we have over 2,000 fountains in Rome? Yes! You read that right. Rome boasts many famous fountains such as the Four Rivers Fountain (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) in Piazza Navona and iconic fountains such as the one and only Trevi Fountain. There are also small drinking fountains all over the city. Read on to find out why we have so many b...

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Southern Italy just happens to be one of the most popular coastal vacation destinations in the world. However, due north the country is filled with whitecapped mountains, serene lakes and breathtaking terrain covered in apple orchards and wine vineyards. It’s worth ditching that limoncello in Positano for an adventure into Italy’s northern side. In...

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Votigno di Canossa is a charming medieval village nestled in the green hills of Emilia-Romagna. Its beauty, almost magical, and its perfect state of conservation are the main features that rank it among the most attractive villages in Italy for tourists and not only, so much so that it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.  Visit Votig...

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Here I am sitting at a table with complete strangers I only met five minutes ago while looking out of the window of my B&B. They gestured for me to join their little dinner party and are now feeding me beautiful food and wine accompanied by laughter and good music. This makes it click that something amazing is about to happen. It’s the Saturday eve...

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Tourism, for many art cities, is a double-edged sword: on one hand, it injects capital into the local economy, creates jobs, and showcases cultural heritage but, in recent years, it has been causing more than one headache. Who isn’t familiar with the problematic pattern known in Italian as turismo mordi e fuggi– or “bite and run tourism”? As many o...

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Wine enthusiasts and history aficionados alike will find themselves drawn to the Tuscan wine museums. These museums offer a unique and immersive experience into the world of winemaking, from its ancient origins to the modern-day techniques used by Tuscan vintners. The museum\’s exhibits are interactive and educational, making them an ideal destinat...

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Is Venice overpriced? In some ways, sure, but not in others. The bad news is that hotels and restaurants tend to charge premium rates in this small city, where there’s no room to build anything new, and public transport tickets are eye-watering. But then there’s the good: the main sights are free, cheap bar snacks are nutritious, and the city cente...

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