Travel

Although this was my third visit to Puglia, I continue to be delighted by its beauty and uniqueness. The stunning architecture, the rich artistic history and culture, and the marvelous lifestyle. Let’s take a glimpse at three of her gems: Lecce, Gallipoli …

Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Sardinia are the best destinations of the general ranking regarding the Italian beaches. The research made by Panorama Turismi -Turismo d’Italia Jfc collected Italians’  preferences in choosing the area resorts. The Adriatic Coast leads the ranking, with …

When it comes to vacations, Italians have historically fell into two categories: those who cannot live without a holiday by the beach and those who prefer the fresh air of the mountains. A third group has been steadily growing in …

Victoria takes a stroll through the little town in Apulia region. You may have never heard of Martina Franca, another charming picturesque town in Puglia, Italy. That’s okay, I had never heard of it either until I went to Puglia. Martina …

The Amalfi Coast is a stretch along the southwest coast of Italy from Sorrento to Salerno. It’s considered some of the most scenic coastline in Italy and was named a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997 for the stunning scenery …

Our Studentessa Matta explores the city of Lucca and its walls. Lucca was founded by the Etruscans and then became a Roman colony and there are still a few traces of the ancient Roman walls visible. During the middle ages …

When you visit Lago Maggiore, one of the three major lakes in northern Italy, you’re visiting the princedom of the Borromeo family.  Yes, “princedom”.  The Borromeo heirs hold the titles of “Prince” and “Princess”.  How cool is that?! A few …

Margie Miklas takes us to Rome’s Central Park, discovering many new things on the way. In a city of almost three million people, I always enjoy finding a place to get away from it all. When I needed a break …

There’s a certain something about listening to your favorite song under a starry sky on a warm summer night: open air music festivals are, for music lovers, the perfect chance to enjoy many different artists while taking in the beauty …

It doesn’t take long in Los Angeles to notice the extent to which Hollywood enjoys recreating foreign cultures to showcase its finest art forms.  From the Chinese and Egyptian Theaters on Hollywood Boulevard to the Greek Theater in Griffith Park, …