Where does Jennifer Lopez go for an Italian getaway? Why, Capri, of course! Romantic Italy…An exploration by Erica Miner “Open my heart, and you will see Graved inside of it, Italy.” – Lord Byron How many times have you heard the phrase, “It’s Better in the Bahamas?” Or “Virginia […]
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Travel in Italy
Monti Sibillini National Park
Hike, climb and discover in this national park, located between Le Marche and Umbria regions of Italy, which features the rugged group of mountains known as the Monti Sibillini. The highest peak in the chain belongs to Monte Vettore, which stands at 2,476 meters above sea level. Located in the ancient kingdom […]
Isola del Giglio
If you want to enjoy a wonderful vacation on a lovely island around Italy, then Giglio is the best destination. This beautiful island is located across the southernmost corner of the Tuscan archipelago surrounded by blue sea. Giglio lies at a distance of 50 kms towards the southern side of […]
Lago di Chiusi, Tuscany
Just a ‘stone’s throw’ from well-known towns such as Pienza and Montepulciano, and close to the borders with Umbria, the small lake of Chiusi sits in a basin between hills, and permits visitors a peek into its tranquil world. If you happen to be in the area, it is definitely worth […]
Hiking Orrido di Botri and Bagni di Lucca
Tucked away on the eastern slopes of the Serchio valley in northwest Tuscany is a nature reserve with the Orrido di Botri as its centerpiece. A beautiful corner of the Orrido di Botri (Già che ci sono/Flickr) Before hitting the road, always make sure you know what to pack for a […]
Circeo National Park
An hour drive from Rome, on the shores of the Thyrrenian Sea in the southern reaches of the Lazio region, you will find a national park that not only boasts an abundance of natural beauty, but a diverse collection of plant and animal life. In fact, when Circeo National Park […]
Mont Blanc: Itineraries for All, part Two
In the first part of our trekking specials about the Mont Blanc, we have proposed a handful of easy-on-the-feet walks along some of the dama bianca’s most charming paths. Today, we will continue with four trekking tours that share one characteristic: they will all lead you to a rifugio, a mountain hut. Now, if you […]
Ghost towns in the North
If you are visiting the northern part of Italy and you are attracted by uninhabited places rich in mystery, you will find several ghost towns whether if you are travelling to the western or eastern part. Ruins of the Church in Bussana Vecchia, one of the best known ghost towns […]
Burano
Burano is a small island in the Venetian lagoon, in Italy. In fact, Burano is a series of several different islands all linked with bridges. It is located just 7 Km from Venice to Burano and can be reached by boat or ferry. The trip takes about 40 minutes. The island […]
La Maddalena
La Maddalena is an island located in northern part of Sardinia in Italy. The island is not very heavily populated and is a part of the province of Olbia-Tempio. It is a commune and the largest city on the island is the La Maddalena town. The island is quite famous […]