If you think that the woods and around Rome are poor in enchanted corners and waterfalls you are mistaken. There are a lot of waterfalls near Rome, finding the ones closest to you is quite easy with a little search …
Read MoreMy favorite waterfalls near Rome revealed plus where to visit and curiosities
Fregene Beach, which lies about 30 km from Rome’s historic center, and the town of Fregene, are among the favorite summer destinations for the inhabitants of Rome and its surroundings. Even in winter, when the view of the sea is …
Read MoreEssential guide to Fregene Beach and town near Rome, Italy
Pitigliano is one of the most picturesque villages in Tuscany. Included in the list of the “Association of the Most Beautiful Small Towns of Italy”, Pitigliano lies a few km from the boundary between Lazio and Tuscany, bordering with the …
Read MorePitigliano in Italy: discover the beauty of Tuscany’s “village of tuff”
If the travelers in Italy who are familiar with the Etruscan civilization are few, even fewer are the ones who know something about Etruscan art. The responsibility of this and a mirroring situation are found in Italy. Too little time …
Read MoreDiscover Etruscan art through the artifacts from 5 Etruscan museums
Whenever I feel the need to get away, I flee to Southern Tuscany, which is about 200 km from where I live. When I talk about Southern Tuscany, I refer to the area just beyond the border with Lazio (the …
Read MoreInspiration for an epic Southern Tuscany road trip (by a local!)
If you dream of traveling to those destinations in Italy that are off the travelers’ radar, you’ve come to the right place. Do you want to experience Italy off the beaten path? Do you want to know some of the …
Read MoreIncredible hidden gems in Italy that should be on your itinerary
Bread in Italy, along with pasta, is the pillar of nutrition in every region of the country, north to south. Italian bread has many shapes and many names. Different kinds of Italian bread serve different purposes. At an Italian restaurant, …
Read MoreBread in Italy: discover 10+ Italian bread types and names
Italy lovers and everyone longing for a virtual tour of Italy will find incredible resources available at their fingertips. At the time I’m writing this article, Italy is under exceptional political measures reducing the freedom to travel. In some Italian …
Calcata is one of the most fascinating villages near Rome. The locals gave Calcata several nicknames like “artists’ town”, “witches’ town”, and “cats’ town”. I didn’t have the guts to verify about the witches, but the artists are real, and …
Read MoreCalcata Italy: a castled village of artists and cats
Would you like to learn more about Italy by exploring contemporary Italian literature and culture? I’ve chosen these great Italian novels by famous Italian authors because they’re all set in Italy and you can get them in English from your …
Read More9 of the best Italian novels set in Italy and Italian authors