Finding Ligurian Culture on a Sardinian Island: My Cultural Journey
When I landed in Sardinia, I really didn’t expect to stumble on traces of Ligurian culture tucked away in this ...
Finding Arab-Norman Treasures in Sicily’s Unexpected Corners
Sicily’s hidden corners hold some of the Mediterranean’s most captivating architectural treasures. As I traveled across this sun-soaked island, I ...
Orgosolo: The Revolutionary Spirit of Sardinia’s Mural Village
Orgosolo sits tucked away in Sardinia’s rugged Barbagia region. When you arrive, the town greets you with a burst of ...
Green Island Adventures: Hiking Ischia’s Volcanic Landscape
Stepping off the ferry onto Ischia, I feel like I’ve stumbled into a secret world. Nature here seems to have ...
Beyond the Blue Grotto: Finding Solitude on Popular Capri
Capri’s Blue Grotto always draws crowds, but honestly, there’s so much more to this Italian island than that famous sea ...
Asinara Island: From Prison to National Park on Sardinia’s Wild North
Off the northwest coast of Sardinia, there’s a hidden gem with a wild story of change. Asinara Island used to ...
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 ...
How Noto’s Golden Stone Caught My Heart in the Late Afternoon Light
I first caught sight of Noto just as the sun started to dip, washing the baroque town in this almost ...
Capo Testa: The Granite Wonderland at Sardinia’s Northern Tip
Picture yourself standing among massive granite boulders, their shapes twisted by wind and sea, while crystal-clear water splashes on both ...
Byzantine Perfection: The Geometric Harmony of La Cattolica
When I stood in the heart of Stilo, Italy, La Cattolica completely drew me in. This small, ancient church doesn’t ...
Oristano: Ancient Heritage and Wetland Wonders in Western Sardinia
Nestled on Sardinia’s western coast, Oristano swept me off my feet with its mix of ancient heritage and raw natural ...
Jazz by the Sea: The Musical Heritage of Roccella Ionica
Nestled along the gorgeous Calabrian coast, Roccella Ionica isn’t just about those sparkling Blue Flag waters. Every summer, this little ...
Finding Sardinia’s Soul in the Mountain Traditions of Nuoro
Wandering through Nuoro honestly feels like stepping right into Sardinia’s soul. This town hugs the slopes of Mount Ortobene, which ...
Nuoro: The Mountain Capital of Sardinia’s Most Traditional Region
Tucked away on the slopes of Mount Ortobene in central-eastern Sardinia, Nuoro gives you a real taste of the authentic ...
How I Used Olbia as the Perfect Base for Exploring Sardinia’s Paradise
When I caught my first glimpse of Sardinia’s turquoise waters from the plane window as we approached Olbia, I just ...
Getting Lost Between Ragusa Alta and Ibla Changed My View of Sicily
I didn’t think I’d fall for Sicily like this. Last summer, I wandered between Ragusa Alta (the upper town) and ...
Finding the Best Views of Cagliari from Secret Hilltop Gardens
Cagliari stole my heart the very first time I saw its colorful buildings tumbling down toward the Mediterranean. It’s one ...
The Island Where Everyone Speaks Ligurian: My Cultural Surprise
I’ll be honest: I didn’t expect to be so thrown off the moment I set foot on this little Ligurian ...
Chestnut Forests and Ancient Villages: Autumn in Irpinia
When the golden leaves start to tumble and the air gets crisp, I can’t help but feel pulled back to ...
Little Venice of the South: The Water Lanes of Chianalea
Tucked away in Calabria’s southern reaches, Chianalea surprised me during my coastal wanderings last summer. Folks call it the “Little ...
Santa Teresa Gallura: Where Sardinia Almost Touches Corsica
Santa Teresa Gallura sits perched on Sardinia’s northern tip, opening up a breathtaking gateway between two Mediterranean wonders. When I ...