Visiting Portofino on the Italian Riviera: Land and Sea
It’s hard to believe that just a hundred years ago the luxurious town of Portofino was nothing more than a …
natural grottos
Polignano a Mare in Puglia: “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu”
Italy’s unofficial anthem became Volare famously sung by Domenico Modugno in the late 1950s. While you definitely know the song, you probably …
Hotel Pian delle Vigne on the Riviera dei Cedri in Calabria
Calabria is known for its rugged landscapes, genuine people and cuisine, and its sea. By now, everyone is familiar with …
San Nicola Arcella and the Arcomagno Beach in Calabria
Continuing our journey along the Riviera dei Cedri in Calabria and heading south from the lovely Praia a Mare, we …
Praia a Mare on Calabria’s Riviera dei Cedri
We’re exploring wild Calabria, the toe of Italy’s famous boot. There is a stretch of Tyrrhenian coast known as the …
Islands of the Ponza Archipelago off the Coast of Rome
After having covered the beaches of the island of Ponza in detail, now it’s time to shine a light on …
The Coast of Salento: North and South of Otranto
Otranto is one of the most stunning cities in all of Italy. From the Greeks to the Ottomans to Napoleon, …
The Beaches of Salento
Have you ever been to the Maldives? Italy’s Salento area in the Apulia region is a paradise that rivals or …
Six Months of Summer on the Island of Capri
It’s 6:55 a.m.; I open the door of my room and walk out onto the terrace with a view of …
Catania Holiday
A stay in Catania, a city in Sicily overlooking the Ionian Sea and dominated by Mt. Etna, to discover its …
