All Around Italy

The beautiful region of Veneto, in north east Italy, is mainly famous for Venice, its capital city, yet has a lot more to offer to those who want to explore lesser known areas. Vicenza, located about 50 miles from Venice …

Halfway between Verona and Venice sits a town that doesn’t often make it to the lest of places to visit of many tourists – which is a real pity because it has a lot to offer: arts, architecture, great food …

On August 5th “La notte della Taranta” music festival began under the starry sky of Salento, or Apulea, an area in the region of Puglia. It’s one of Italy’s biggest festival and one of Europe’s most important events dedicated to …

Franz Kafka, Ezra Pound and many other scientists, artists and authors called it home at one point of their life: the small town of Merano (also known as Meran in German) is one of the many pearls the gorgeous mountain …

You cannot think of Matera without thinking about its caves and rocks: this amazing town, located in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata, is often overlooked and yet, has tons to offer and should be included in everyone’s travel itinerary. …

Don’t let the end of the summer get you down: traveling to the gorgeous region of Langhe will surely lift your spirit, as you will discover one of Northern Italy’s most becoming and stunning countrysides. This hilly area, located along …

When with the Orofinos, do as the Orofinos. The Orofino family will travel with you as if you were part of their lively Italian family.  On the Orofino’s Stay and Visit Italy tours, guests will STAY in four star hotels …

Definitely a quieter town than Syracuse or Catania, but not as sleepy as Erice or Monreale, Modica sits perched on a steep hillside. And while it may not have a beautiful sea view like many other Sicilian towns, it has …

Hilly, wild and lush with rich Mediterranean vegetation, the island of Ponza’s rugged beauty makes it a perfect spot for a relaxing yet fun seaside vacation. Situated  in the Gulf of Gaeta, it is particularly popular with vacationers from nearby …

Imagine a picture-perfect mountain village, perched at 3600 feet on the sea level, nestled between imposing mountains, green pastures and lush: Sauris, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, is exactly like that and is one of the most beautiful hidden gems of …