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We’re passionate about sustainable travel in Italy… and what better place to travel green than in Abruzzo, Italy’s “greenest” region? Filled with miles of unspoiled parks and countryside, the southern region of Abruzzo offers tons of green travel options. And, of course, green travel isn’t just about reducing the carbon footprint while on vacation—...

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The alta velocità train from Rome to Naples is late, but I’m strangely not too anxious. There is every reason for being so–in the confusion of Naples in summer, I risk losing the hydrofoil to Stromboli. Absent-mindedly, I turn my attention to the train’s dusty window, staring at my own reflection while it gets distorted by the landscape, quickly fl...

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Umbria, one of the smallest Italian regions, offers a rich artistic and cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, food and wine and crafts. But how many of you know the mystery that surrounds this region? Among mummies, giant skeletons and underground visits, you will discover the hidden charm of this region by discovering it from a different poi...

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Our tipsters pick cute and quiet towns, captivating views and food to melt your heart Scroll down to see the winner and enter our readers’ tips competitionFly with an angel, BasilicataVisiting Castelmezzano, a town perched against the backdrop of the Dolomiti Lucane, was an accident during my recent southern Italy road trip. This stunning place is...

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The eighth edition of CVTà Street Fest takes place in the village of Civitacampomarano, in the heart of the Campobasso countryside in Italy's Molise region, from 2-4 June 2023. The festival comprises three days of mural painting, street art tours, live music and workshops, once again under the artistic direction of the celebrated Roman street artis...

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Italy‘s Province of South Tyrol has announced a proposal to limit on overnight visitors, as well as a ban on any new accommodation openings unless another has closed, as reported by CNN. The number of visitors will be capped to 2019 levels. “At certain times of the year and in certain areas, it became a lot,” Arnold Schuler, the Bolzano provincial...

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The city of Bologna is one of the most famous in Italy and in addition to the renowned cuisine and hospitality offers its visitors masterpieces such as the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca. This is a symbolic place for the people of Bologna and is also ideal for those who want to take a walk in the hills starting from the historic center. Let’s...

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The eastern coast of Sicily is home to the island’s second-largest city Catania, known enigmatically as “the black city”. The color of its buildings, covered in the inky hues of volcanic ash, is testament to the ever-present threat of Mount Etna. Yet, despite the repeated destruction wrought by the volatile mountain, the city has risen from its ash...

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In the heart of the Chianti lands, among green hills and postcard landscapes, Siena enchants for the value of its artistic, historical and gastronomic heritage. Founded by Romans in the second century BC, the city has retained its medieval appearance characterized by narrow and winding streets, squares and towers: it is surrounded by walls in which...

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Physical activity, especially outdoor activity, exploded during the pandemic, with big jumps in participation in many sports, including cycling. But even before the pandemic, one category of cycling was far outpacing all others. “Gravel grinding,” riding on unpaved roads on beefier versions of road bikes with slightly thicker tires and sometimes sh...

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