Travel Guides

Uncovering the Treasures of Umbria The Green Heart of Italy is best characterized by endless landscapes featuring rolling hills, verdant mountains, and expansive plains all dotted with charming medieval hamlets. While smaller, cities and towns here are rich in history, beginning with the earliest Etruscan and Umbrian settlements. This makes Umbria a great option for [...]

Piedmont's Langhe and Roero: A Gastronomic Paradise Lovers of food and wine hoping to escape large crowds should visit Italy’s Piedmont region where culinary and wine itineraries abound. Though Piedmont is among Northern Italy’s less-traveled regions, it’s highly renowned among those who enjoy the finer things in life when it comes to gastronomy — think

Unwinding in Sicily's Aeolian Islands North of Sicily, the Seven Pearls of the Mediterranean glisten atop the blue-green waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. A picturesque archipelago formed by volcanic activity, Italy’s Aeolian Islands are a coastal paradise. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the islands of Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Vulcano, Filicudi, and

It's all about food and wine Though we may not be able to travel right now, there are plenty of small things you can do to bring Italy to your home. From lengthy meals to high-quality ingredients, it’s no secret that food and Italian culture go hand in hand. Throughout Italy, cooking and eating are

Winter Skiing and Beyond in the Italian Alps Italy’s peak travel season may be during the summer months, but thanks to a rich variety of natural landscapes that come alive at different points of the year, there’s still plenty of fun to be had even as the temperatures get colder. Whether it’s skiing at one

Discover the Best 5 Reasons to Travel to Italy in the Winter Season If you are open to traveling when the weather gets colder, visiting Italy in the winter can be just as rewarding as a summer trip. Active travelers may flock to Italy’s ski resorts and mountain destinations during the winter months, but do

Meet Our Locals: Christmas Traditions Around Italy We hope you enjoy reading about Christmas traditions from our local guides featuring delicious food, rituals, and celebrations that are all characteristic of the holiday season in Italy. Marco, Guide from Florence, Tuscany Marco’s family upholds the Italian tradition of a meatless dinner on Christmas Eve. In the

Trentino Alto Adige, A Destination for All-Seasons Traveling may not be easy right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to fall in love with Italy from afar, and Trentino Alto Adige is a marvelous Italian region for just that. It’s a destination for all seasons with stunning year-round hiking, famous architecture, and legendary