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I don’t know how common it is in US schools, but here in Italy, at least when I was a child in the 1980s, it was quite common to create colorful paper mosaics during art class: you’d buy these colored, shiny paper sheets, which you’d cut into tiny squares and glue onto drawings to color them. Admittedly, it was a messy job, with most children getti...

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As foreigners flock to buy old, inexpensive houses in Italy, one group has gone a step further, helping to revive a depopulated town. Irsina, deep in the southern Basilicata region, is home to over 300 non-Italians from 12 different countries, alongside 4,000 local residents. Until the 1960s, this hilltop village surrounded by fields had a populati...

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When they go to Venice, nearly every tourist wants to do one thing: ride a gondola. It’s romantic, it’s iconic, and, like throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain, it seems like something you just have to do! That said, taking a gondola can be expensive. The city rate starts at 80 euros for 40 minutes (100 euros after 7pm)—and that price is mandated...

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There are many reasons to visit Sicily, but the food just might be the most compelling one. The island’s many waves of occupation under Arab, Norman, and Spanish rule, combined with its fertile land, volcanic soils, and surrounding sea make for a diverse and extremely delicious culinary tradition. We could fill a whole issue with dishes to try here...

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My Venice is a city of contrast–contrast that lives in its narrow alleyways, in the crazy light of the sunset, in the smells of saltwater and fresh seafood, in the surprising silences when you turn a corner. It’s a contrast that lives in Venice as both an international hotspot and a small village at the same time. It often feels as if Venice is mov...

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If you’re planning an Italian summer escape, you should devote some time to exploring the area, and this guide to the best things to do in Rimini is certainly a helpful resource to bookmark and consult before the trip. Considered one of the best beach resorts in Europe, Rimini is an Italian coastal town facing the Adriatic Sea, famous for its wide...

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Living room, pearl, icon and legend: welcome to Portofino. Always a symbol of luxury and glamour, the village with colorful houses that crown the famous square, mirrored in the clear sea of its bay, like an impressionist watercolor is known worldwide.  Portofino attracts thousands of visitors every year, The characteristic Ligurian village has anci...

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Mapping out a Positano itinerary is one of the joys of planning a trip to this area of Southern Italy. Easily one of the most recognisable towns lining the stunning Amalfi Coast, Positano is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to have a truly classic, Italian seaside getaway. If you have 1, 2, or 3 days to spend in Positano, the town has an...

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The Egyptian pyramids have inspired people for thousands of years. The Great Pyramid of Giza was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (a sort of Ancient Greek tourist itinerary). They inspired the Nubians in Sudan to build many (relatively unknown pyramids) upstream on the Nile. The Great Sphinx of Egypt with its tunnels and secrets was a...

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Looking for the best places to stay in Puglia? Look no further! In this guide I’ll share information about the best towns in Puglia to stay in, the best areas within these towns, and different accommodation options to suit different budgets. Puglia, also known as Apulia, is a region located in the southern part of Italy. It’s a popular destination...

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