Travel

The word “castle” easily conjures images of grandeur and royalty, places where mere mortals dare not dwell. Fortunately, many of Italy’s historic castles deliver the appropriate and expected visual fantasy. Some, however, are set apart. Ischia’s Castello Aragonese is one such gem. …

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Lazio region lies a village that has recently been crowned the most beautiful in the country for 2023: Ronciglione. This accolade is no small feat if you think of the competition! But what makes …

Piemonte, like many other regions of Italy, is a place where nature and culture intertwine seamlessly. Its vast vineyards, which are not only a symbol of the region’s viticultural expertise but also a UNESCO-protected heritage – think the Langhe, Monferrato, …

It’s a beautiful sight. As iconic as the skyline view etched with Florence’s famous Duomo or perhaps Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece “The David”, the majestic Ponte Vecchio has spanned Florence’s Arno River for almost 700 years. The reflection of her 3 shallow arches …

When planning a trip to Liguria, the five villages of Cinque Terre most famously spring to mind. But with nearly 2.4 million people wandering through these towns every year, it can make the scenery a little less enjoyable. Liguria’s long …

To find the place I’d like to show you today, we need to leave behind Tuscany’s iconic rolling hills with their vineyards and olive groves, and venture deeper into the Val d’Orcia region. Between the historic towns of Siena and Montepulciano …

It all started with a dream. On her deathbed on May 26, 1624, Girolama Gatto dreamed of a maiden dressed in white who promised her healing if she would climb Mount Pellegrino to give thanks. Girolama honored the promise and climbed the mountain, …

There’s a certain magic enveloping the region of Umbria, a land where time seems to stand still and the echoes of the past whisper behind every corner. Known for its medieval charm, Umbria is also a treasure trove of archaeological surprises, …

Atop a beautiful Tuscan hill, overshadowed in fame by the world-renowned city of Florence, lies a hidden treasure that is often overlooked by the casual tourist: the enchanting town of Fiesole.  Fiesole may not be as globally recognized as its illustrious …

Open up a box of Barilla spaghetti, add a few handfuls of the long strands to a frying pan full of olive oil, a little garlic, some crushed red chili peppers, pour tomato sauce and water over it all and …