“So, how long have you been working here?” I ask Carlo, our knowledgable guide, who has been showing us around the magical 14th century Fortress Rocca Manfrediana in B… Read More

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Lake Garda, also known as Lago di Garda, is the largest lake in Italy, covering an area of 370 square kilometers. Located in northern Italy, between the regions of Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Ad… Read More

Tivoli Villa d'Este is a magnificent Renaissance villa located in the town of Tivoli, near Rome, Italy. Known for its splendid gardens, stunning architecture, and rich history, the villa i… Read More

The church of the Madonna della Rocca in Taormina dates back to the 12th century. Restored in 1600, it stands on a small mountain overlooking Taormina and is located a few steps from the Sar… Read More

As a four-decade Certified Travel Agent, international airline employee, researcher, writer, teacher, and photographer, travel, whether for pleasure or business purposes, has always been a s… Read More

The destinies of Vermentino and Sardinia have long chartered a parallel course. Until recently, this beautiful island (widely adored for its spectacular landscape and pristine beaches) had l… Read More

Regular visitors to our blog may have detected a certain sniffiness toward this ubiquitous variety. You might construe this as a simple case of jumping on the bandwagon: wine critic and auth… Read More

The 6 most charming spots to visit in Umbria, ItalyBy Daniela De Luca on November 24, 2022Umbria isn’t much like the rest of the country. “Green Heart of Italy”… Read More

Ministry of Culture and Sports  General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage T H U R S D A Y ,  A U G U S T  11th , 2 0 2 2  REGION OF PELOPONNESE SERVICE ARC… Read More

From looming ancient mountains to lush green valleys and from formidable seas to welcoming rivulets, our planet Earth is truly a breathtaking place. And while it would be beyond thrilling to… Read More

The architectural appearance of medieval castles in Italy. More reminiscent of impregnable fortresses. Reflected not only the romance of love intrigues. But also the tragedy of bloody battle… Read More

Lake Garda (Italy) is a popular tourist destination in northern Italy — and once you visit, you’ll understand why. The country’s biggest Lake, it’s a picturesque spot… Read More

Italy is one of the top tourist destinations for not one, but many reasons. Here are the top 8 reasons why you need to list Italy as your next travel destination. Honestly? I think there ar… Read More

Enna is an Italian municipality of 26.755 inhabitants. It was called Castrogiovanni until 1927, the year in which it resumed the ancient name of Enna. It is known for being the highest provi… Read More

The Upper Town of Bergamo, Italy. While my wife was occupied with real estate, I was sent to explore a new destination: the city of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. My number one task was to stay t… Read More

That lovely time of the year is just round the corner when most of the places in Europe get blanketed in pristine white snow. The time when Christmas Markets make a vivacious appearance and… Read More

Occasionally the subject of solid or classical storax comes up, so I thought that I should write a short piece on the matter for anyone who might be interested. I will first review the avail… Read More

Bergamo, gita di un giorno fra storia, arte e gastronomia – 1 parteA Bergamo, nelle giornate dei ponti festivi (Aprile, Maggio, Giugno, Novembre, Dicembre) è possibile viver… Read More