Mercatino Gusto, Puglia, a culinary kaleidoscope
Over five days in August, Maglie in the Puglia region of Italy undergoes the transformation from sleepy small town to culinary kaleidoscope – one appraising and flaunting the best of... Read More
Sun, sea and sand in Puglia
Southern Italy may not get the bulk of the 40 million visitors who stroll through its borders each year, and that fact alone makes a trip to the Puglia region... Read More
Notte delle Luci, Puglia
Each July giant wooden structures strapped with millions of colorful lights are erected in the village of Scorrano in honor of the town’s patron saint, Santa Domenica. Located in the... Read More
Things to do in Florence for free
Florence is a stunning city of cobblestone piazzas, awe-inspiring architecture and a wealth of masterful art to explore. But in a city with beautiful attractions at every turn, how do... Read More
Top Ski Resorts in the Alps
Image: Snowboarding in Alps/ FLICKR Majestic mountains, incredible landscapes and blue skies… It’s January and Europe is offering a wide variety of ski resorts to enjoy by those in love... Read More
Renting a Vespa – the best way to see Rome?
Vespas and other motor scooters (aka motorini) are a great alternative way to explore the Eternal City. Ever since the first Vespa hit the streets in 1946, Italian manufacturer Piaggio... Read More
How to get to Rome from the airport
Flying directly into Rome is one of the easiest and fastest ways to access not only to the sights of Italy’s ancient capital, but the picturesque countryside of Lazio beyond.... Read More
Finding the best Gelato in Rome
Ice-cream making in Italy is like an art form and Rome in particular is one of the most enticing cities for chilling out in a side-street café, dipping your spoon... Read More
When is the best time to visit Venice?
Glide up to the timelessly beautiful piazzas of Venice aboard a gondola and you won’t find it difficult to enjoy yourself, whatever the season. However there are many things to... Read More
Carpino, Puglia – exploring olive groves, the beaches the locals love and “cheese on horseback”
Carpino is a tiny hilltop town that sits amid the olive groves of the Gargano National Park, a magnificent semi-wilderness that sweeps across dry rocks down to the glittering Adriatic... Read More