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Galata is the Museum of the Sea in the dock area of Genoa harbour, the biggest Italian maritime museum existing. More than a museum it is a journey through time, from the epoch of the galleons down to submarines, through …

There are countless destinations in Italy that are perfect for short side trips, maybe not even an hour away from major hubs like Rome, Florence or Milan. These destinations are ideal for those seeking some rest and relaxation and a …

Inspired by her unrelenting love for Italy, 12 years ago, Kathy McCabe started a newsletter devoted to travel in the Bel Paese, ‘Dream of Italy’, to provide fellow Italy lovers with information and advice on how to experience the country …

When it comes to holiday sweets, each region in Italy has its specialty, from cakes to torrone, from panettone to nougat. And although nowadays most of this sweet treats can be bought in supermarkets and grocery stores, most Italians still …

A tour around Lake Como with an interactive video which is implementing new techniques to show villages and landscapes in a…different way. Most of the videos have been selected by International festivals. 

A new lighting system illuminates the bubbling fountains of St. Peter’s Square and the Via della Conciliazione from Friday ready to be admired by pilgrims arriving in Rome for the Jubilee.   The lights in the via della Conciliazione, the …

I love the small towns and villages in Italy. One of the reasons I like Dolceacqua so much is because it is not particularly known as a tourist destination. Perched  high on a hilltop in Liguria, Dolceacqua is one of Italy’s …

When December rolls around and we start to think about Christmas the first things and places that come to mind are Nordic traditions, white capped mountains and quaint chalets in the Alps. Yet, there is a special place that, every …

Borgo di Babbo Natale November 29 – December 13): Are you traveling with young kids ? Don’t miss out the opportunity to experience all the magic of Christmas at Ricetto di Candelo, province of Biella. Every year this stunning medieval …

The tiny island of Burano in the Venetian archipelago, with its colorfully painted houses and boats tied all along the canals “like so many domestic animals,” as Cassiodorus observed in A.D. 537, might be one of the most enchanting places …