The Day I Climbed an Erupting Volcano and Lived to Tell the Tale
The ground shook under my feet as I stood at the rim of the active volcano. Ash spun in the ...
Mount Etna: Guide to Hiking, Wine Tasting and Villages on an Active Volcano
Standing at the base of Mount Etna, I felt absolutely tiny next to Europe’s highest active volcano. This giant rises ...
Mount Etna: Europe’s Most Active Volcano and Sicily’s Natural Wonder
Mount Etna towers at 3,403 meters (11,165 feet), dominating Sicily’s eastern coastline. When I first caught sight of it, I ...
Gola Su Gorropu: Hiking Through Europe’s Deepest Canyon in Sardinia
Right in the rugged heart of Sardinia, Gola Su Gorropu waits—seriously, this place called my name, and if you love ...
Reaching Paradise by Boat: The Journey to Sardinia’s Most Beautiful Hidden Beach
Off the eastern coast of Sardinia, there’s a treasure that seems straight out of a fairy tale—Cala Goloritzé beach. I’ll ...
The Day My Hiking Boots Gave Out in Sardinia’s Grand Canyon
I never thought my old hiking boots would betray me in Sardinia’s stunning Gorropu Gorge, which people call “Europe’s Grand ...
Gorropu Gorge: Europe’s Deepest Canyon Hidden in Sardinia’s Mountains
You’ll find one of Europe’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders tucked away in the rugged mountains of eastern Sardinia. Gola di ...
Descending 656 Steps to Meet Neptune: A Journey to Sardinia’s Famous Cave
Neptune’s Grotto sits perched on Sardinia’s northwestern coast, and exploring it takes a bit of nerve—and, honestly, some decent shoes. ...
Stromboli: Guide to Visiting and Hiking One of Earth’s Most Active Volcanoes
Stromboli rises from the deep blue Mediterranean, one of Earth’s most active volcanoes and a real jewel among Italy’s Aeolian ...
The Night I Watched Nature’s Fireworks on Stromboli’s Summit
Standing at the summit of Stromboli Volcano at night ranks among the most breathtaking moments of my life. The dark ...
Stromboli: The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean That Erupts Every 20 Minutes
Stromboli volcano rises about 3,000 feet above the Tyrrhenian Sea, and honestly, I couldn’t wait to see it with my ...
Sailing Between Volcanoes: My Adventure in the Aeolian Archipelago
Picture yourself gliding through crystal-blue waters while active volcanoes loom on the horizon, their dark outlines cutting into the Mediterranean ...
Flying Between Mountains: The Day I Ziplined Across an Italian Canyon
There’s just something wild about gliding through the air, a harness the only thing between you and the jaw-dropping Italian ...
Marine Reserve Snorkeling: The Underwater Wonders of Porto Cesareo
The crystal-clear waters of Porto Cesareo have been calling my name for years, and I finally answered. This hidden gem ...
White Cave and Black Abyss: The Contrasting Chambers of Castellana
Deep beneath the charming town of Castellana Grotte in southern Italy, I stumbled upon a hidden world of natural wonders. ...
Suspended Between Heaven and Earth: My Zipline Flight in the Lucanian Dolomites
Picture yourself gliding through the air, almost like a bird, high above mountain peaks in one of Italy’s most jaw-dropping ...
Soaring Between Villages: The Thrilling Zipline of Basilicata
Picture this: you’re standing on a platform high above the Lucanian Dolomites in southern Italy, about to launch yourself between ...
Sea Stacks and Hidden Coves: Boat Tour Adventures from Vieste
There’s just something unforgettable about hopping on a boat tour from Vieste and cruising along the Gargano coast. The white ...
Kayaking Italy’s Heart: My Adventure on Lake Scanno’s Waters
Last weekend, I stumbled upon one of Italy’s best-kept secrets: Lake Scanno, a gorgeous heart-shaped lake tucked away in the ...
Climbing to Clouds: How I Discovered Italy’s Most Dramatic Castle
My journey to Rocca Calascio started with an early morning hike through the misty hills of Abruzzo, Italy. As I ...
Boat Caves and Hidden Coves: My Summer Escape to Ponza Island
Last summer, I discovered Italy’s best-kept secret – Ponza Island. This enchanting Mediterranean gem, just a few hours from Rome, ...