Green Heart of Campania: The Mountain Province of Avellino
Just 60 km from Naples, Irpinia waits quietly—lush, green, and so easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. ...
How I Discovered the Secret Beaches of Sardinia’s Eastern Coast
Last summer, I stumbled onto what felt like Italy’s best-kept secret—the eastern coast of Sardinia. While most tourists crowd the ...
Witches and Romans: The Mysterious Heritage of Benevento
When I first set foot in Benevento, I honestly didn’t realize I was wandering into one of Italy’s most mysterious ...
The Most Colorful Town in Sardinia That Most Tourists Miss
On Sardinia’s western coast, Bosa sits quietly—a cascade of pastel homes tumbling down a hillside to the gentle Temo River. ...
Bosa: The Rainbow River Town of Western Sardinia
Tucked along Sardinia’s western coast, Bosa instantly grabs your attention with its rainbow-colored houses spilling down to the Temo River. ...
How I Enjoyed Costa Smeralda Without a Millionaire’s Budget
When you hear “Costa Smeralda,” your mind probably jumps to celebrities on yachts and resorts charging thousands a night. I ...
Between Two Regions: The Natural Beauty of Matese’s Mountains and Lakes
Tucked between Campania and Molise in central-southern Italy, the Matese Mountains show off some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes ...
How I Found the Ancient World’s Most Famous Bikini Girls in Rural Sicily
I never thought I’d stumble across ancient Roman “bikini girls” tucked away in the Sicilian countryside. But there they were, ...
The Blindingly White Cliffs That Look Like They Belong in the Caribbean
When I first spotted those shockingly white cliffs rising out of turquoise water, I honestly had to check twice—I could’ve ...
Finding Ninth-Century Frescoes in a Hidden River Valley
Last month, I stepped into the cool shadows of an ancient church tucked away in a hidden river valley. It ...
Carolingian Wonder: The Ancient Frescoes of San Vincenzo Abbey
On my recent trip to Italy, I stumbled across a true Carolingian wonder tucked away in the quiet Molise region. ...
Pantelleria: Guide to Italy’s Most Adventurous Island Escape
Tucked between Sicily and Tunisia, Pantelleria is Italy’s hidden volcanic gem that most travelers never hear about. I stumbled onto ...
Pantelleria: The Black Pearl of the Mediterranean Between Sicily and Tunisia
Tucked between Sicily and Tunisia, there’s this hidden gem I’ve been dying to tell other travelers about. Pantelleria, known as ...
White Houses on Red Earth: The Striking Landscape of Pisticci
Pisticci sits perched on a hilltop in southern Italy’s Basilicata region, grabbing your attention with those brilliant white houses and ...
Pythagoras Land: Mathematics and Mysteries in Ancient Metaponto
Walking through the ancient ruins of Metaponto in southern Italy, I felt this odd sense of connection to Pythagoras, the ...
Pelagie Islands: The Pieces of Africa Floating in Italian Waters
Imagine standing barefoot on powdery white beaches, gazing out at turquoise water that just seems to go on forever. The ...
Egadi Islands: The Pristine Waters and Ancient Heritage West of Sicily
Just off Sicily‘s western coast, you’ll find a Mediterranean paradise most travelers miss. The Egadi Islands (or Aegadian Islands in ...
Jewish Catacombs and Roman Baths: The Layered History of Venosa
Venosa sits quietly in the southern Italian region of Basilicata, its history layered beneath your feet. When I wandered its ...
Poet’s Birthplace: The Classical Heritage of Horace’s Venosa
Venosa sits tucked into the old hills of southern Italy, a place with roots that run deep into classical history. ...
Oldest Family Business in Italy: The Bell Makers of Agnone
Tucked away in the small town of Agnone in Italy’s Molise region, I stumbled across a piece of living history ...
Secret Beaches and Crystal Coves: The Maratea Coast Experience
Tucked away on Italy’s southern coastline, there’s a treasure that most travelers just breeze past. Maratea, which locals call the ...