Travel in Italy
They are called Città Fantasma. Suspended between the existing and the non-existing, these towns embody the liminality between life and and death itself. They are abandoned now, but they used to be full of people and lively. Many reasons have forced their inhabitants to flee: natural disasters, people’s changing needs, or […]
Standing at 1738m above sea level, Monte Amiata is passed by to many people racing along the old Cassia road between Rome and Siena, and the Aurelia passing Grosseto near the coast. Try to find a day to explore this unspoilt treasure. Mount Amiata is under the province of Siena […]
A few years ago, when we first wrote about it, Sammezzano Castle had not only attracted us for its moorish beauty and outlandish style, but also because it was about to go under the hammer for 20 million euro (around 22.3 million dollars). If sold, we wrote, visits may have become impossible or at least […]
Italy is considered to be a popular destination known for some interesting tourist spots including religious institutions with its deep Catholic roots. However, the majority of the population in Italy have much more open views about expressing their sexuality. Hence, you will be able to find nudist or naturist beaches […]
The region of Le Marche, Italy The Region of Le Marche has seen an influx of foreign tourism in the last decade thanks to advertising campaigns that highlight Le Marche‘s beautiful coast and rustic hinterland. Le Marche is centrally located, with the Adriatic Sea on the east and the region of […]
Mercatello sul Metauro is a medieval village located in the Marche region of Italy at a distance of 30 kms from Urbino. It comprises of a population of around 1500 people and the area is surrounded by mountains and valleys with an elevation of 490 meters. The farmhouses and […]
Piedmont / Piemonte The name of the region derives from the Medieval Latin term Pedemontium, which means “at the foot of the mountains.” Piemonte is aptly named, as it lies at the foot of the Alps and has a culture and dialect that is closer to the South […]
The Via Cassia is not only of historical importance, it also offer fantastic landscapes to enjoy while travelling. If you like driving or riding a bike, the Via Cassia is a must for you: with its cypresses and maritime pines, it is one of the more picturesque roads in the […]
The Italian national park of Alta Murgia, located in the Apulia region of the Murgia area, offers six different sightseeing itineraries to help visitors discover the wonders of the area. The park was established in 2004 and is famous for the floral and fauna and animal species it protects, as […]
The Lake, Once Described as a “Pearl” by Balzac, is a Treasure Waiting to be Discovered Lake Orta and San Giulio Island, Piedmont Ph. depositphoto.com/Crisferra Lake Orta and its surroundings are quiet, beautiful and filled with gorgeous architecture. It is an enchanting spot, much less crowded than the larger lakes […]