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Set off on a journey to discover the most colorful villages in Italy. From north to south, between pastel plasters and bright colors that shine in the sun, there are many and all not to be missed. Walking along narrow streets or by the sea, you will encounter different dialects and cultures, historical monuments and fishing villages, crafts and loc...

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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. One of the best things about traveling to a new country is learning about new traditions and customs. They can be very different from our own. When visiting a foreign county, it is smart to follow the local social rules and customs of the people who live there. This can make your stay eas...

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When we arrived in Genoa, also called Genova, we discovered much about this destination that many in Italy already know: That it’s a little gritty but highly welcoming, the pasta is as fabulous as any you’ll find in Florence, and it’s not plagued by over-tourism. “It’s off the beaten path. So you see something others have not seen,” said Matteo Del...

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The Savio Valley, located in southern Romagna, stretches from the headwaters of the Savio River near Mount Fumaiolo to the city of Cesena. The stream springs from the slopes of the mountain, which is one of the valley’s main natural attractions. Along the course of the stream are villages such as Bagno di Romagna, known for its thermal baths dating...

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The cobblestone streets of Florence, Italy, are renowned for their larger-than-life architecture, one-of-a-kind art, sweet desserts, and sunset views over the Arno river. On a month-long trip abroad, juniors Madeline Bolger and Natalie Miller learned how crucial another facet of Florence was to the country’s economy — food. Traveling to Florence th...

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As my family and I settle in for an aperitivo in Chianalea, an ancient fishing village, now district, in the town of Scilla, we can’t help but notice newlyweds floating. We sip our lemon sodas and bergamot spritzes (the Aperol spritz’s cooler, boho cousin). The two are holding hands and beaming at each other while navigating the narrow cobblestone...

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Palermo, a city of a thousand colors, a thousand flavors, a thousand noble palaces, a thousand churches, and a thousand monuments; multicultural, a safe haven for foreigners of any race, any origin, any faith. In short, an open-air marketplace where not only material goods but also ideas, customs, and habits are exchanged—in essence, everything tha...

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Italy is known for its rich coffee culture and traditions centred around the simple pleasure of enjoying an espresso or cappuccino at the bar. Coffee is deeply entwined in the fabric of Italian society and no more so than in the Eternal City whose historic coffee houses are landmarks for locals and places of pilgrimage for coffee-loving tourists. T...

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Looking up at the small sign that says Uscita, as the street car rattles and shakes down the Embarcadero along the San Francisco Bay, I think about what it means, to exit, to get out, to leave.  Like so many before it, this tram, complete with all of its original elements, left its home in Milan, destined to ride along the streets of San Francisco...

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A road trip adventure from the Amalfi Coast to Sicily: a unique journey perfect for immersing yourself in the culture and stunning landscapes of Southern Italy. Starting with the breathtaking cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, the heart of your holidays in Tropea will be the famous pearl of Calabria, with its dreamlike beaches and crystal-clear sea. But a...

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