Set sail for the 30 most beautiful harbours in the world

Take off for distant and not-so-distant shores to experience the most beautiful ports of call around the world.

Explore the Heel of Italy: a guide to Puglia

Apulia or Puglia makes up Italy's southeastern corner, which is how it got the nickname "Italy's Heel." It's still relatively untouched by mass ...

The paid vacation of your dreams: spend all summer in a small Italian village for free

Ever dreamed of living in Italy? Is drinking wine and eating homemade pasta your thing? How about showing off your town or city? If yes, then you might ...

The 10 best destinations to celebrate Valentine's Day

The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner and the best way to celebrate it this year is a romantic getaway with your loved one. Skip ...

These are Europe's 20 most magnificent peaks

The Old Continent boasts a topography of many contrasts, and is a region of the world known for being home to many towering mountain ranges. Here are Europe's ...

These 10 buildings aren't winning any beauty contests

Despite its many architectural wonders, the world is also home to a some real monstrosities. Here are our contenders for the grand title of "world's ...

Why Ischia is Italy's next big thing

Often overlooked thanks to Capri, its star-studded sister, Ischia sits peacefully in the north of the Bay of Naples. And home to luxurious thermal waters, ...

These 10 cities outshine their capitals

Skip the touristic capitals and head to some of these equally iconic cities around the world.

Italy: five dizzyingly high and colourful villages to live la dolce vita

Italy has everything you could possibly want in a holiday. From boisterous cuisine to rich cultural liveliness, Italy will never go out of style.

Think you know the Dolomites? Here are some fun facts to make the most out of your trip

Think you know the Dolomites? This Italian mountain range is one of those places you can visit millions of times and still learn something new. Read on ...

Forget summer! These national parks shine in the fall

The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to nature preserves is usually large swaths of summer landscapes, but hot, sunny skies aren't always all ...

10 unmissable wine regions to visit this autumn

Although many of us don't cultivate our own food and drink, that doesn't mean we shouldn't join in the festivities of the harvest. Vineyards across Europe ...

Why the Italian Alps should be your year-round travel destination

The Italian Alps are often written off in favor of their more glamorous neighbors, not to mention competition from the rest of Italy. But there are plenty ...

Five places to put on your bucket list

Consider yourself a travel junkie? These five places are a must.

Alpe di Siusi: a hiker's paradise

Alpe di Siusi, the largest mountain plateau in Europe, will stun you with its natural adventures.

The complete guide to the Italian Riviera

This guide will cover the amazing villages and towns along the Italian Rivieria starting with where to visit and stay, followed by how to get around, and ...

Pineapple on a pizza - yes or no?

What is the problem with having pineapple on a pizza?

EU Migrant crisis - leaders plan closed migrant centre

Closed migrant centres are to be established across EU states to process asylum claims. The deal was concluded after talks were held in Brussels by EU ...

Why you should never offer an Italian coffee

With over 400 years of history, Italy has digested coffee in a very unique fashion compared to any other.

European cities that are best visited outside busy periods

For many, a summer vacation is the highlight of their year but for others the best time to travel is in the shoulder season. Fewer tourists, more opportunities ...

Ancient sites that are worth travelling for

Many people like to travel the world in order to immerse themselves in the history and culture of another country and we are very fortunate because our ...

A pizza lover's guide to Naples

Wherever you are, you need only look at thin charred crust encasing an almost soupy center to know that that you are about to gorge on a decadent pizza ...

15 Roman wonders outside Rome

Whether you are a lover of ancient history, a part-time archaeologist, or simply enjoyed the film 'Gladiator', these Roman ruins, strung out away from ...

8 incredible Italian lakes to discover in 2018

Formed at the end of the last ice age, and a popular holiday spot since Roman times, the Italian Lakes have an enduring, mesmerizing beauty. Crystal clear ...

What happens to coins thrown into fountains?

Among tourists' favorite rituals when visiting a new city is throwing coins in wishing fountains. But what actually happens to all this money?

Italy's most beautiful gallerias

These glass-covered streets can be found all over Italy, combining incredible vaulted ceilings and architecture with some of the best shopping in the country.

Billions to be injected into Italy's tourism sector

Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has struck a deal with the country's culture minister to invest approximately 5 billion euros into the tourism sector.

What happened to these abandoned Italian towns?

They were once buzzing mountain villages and country hamlets but what happened to these six Italian towns that forced their populations to leave?

Rome's best kept secrets

It's easy to be swept away by the crowds at the Trevi Fountain and pale at the prospect of wading down the Spanish Steps, but just under the surface Rome ...

Christmas tree thief strikes in Naples

Residents of Italy's third largest municipality, Naples, have been left devastated after the city's 'Wishing Tree', located in the Galleria Umberto shopping ...