Italy

When it comes to historical destinations in Sicily, the seaside city of Syracuse is hard to ignore. After all, it’s an ancient city with millennia of history to its name, and it’s not too harsh …

When planning a trip to Sicily, a common dilemma is deciding to start out from Palermo or Catania. These two large cities are the island’s main gateways, and both provide opportunities to try Sicilian food …

Italy is a place that everyone should try to visit once in their life if they can. But what if you can only visit Italy during winter? At first, the idea of travelling to Italy …

I don’t know why I was intrigued by the idea of visiting Perugia, a city in the Umbria region of Italy. But because of how close the city is to Rome, I decided to visit …

Once you learn about the “Dying City” of Italy and see what it looks like, I don’t how you can resist the urge to visit Civita di Bagnoregio. I’m pretty sure I first saw Civita …

As much as Sicily is an island of seaside and countryside, it’s hard to miss Sicily’s major cities. Catania over on the east coast is one and is a typical starting point for those seeking …

There are few regions in Italy spoken of with such love as Tuscany. The name evokes mental images of rolling hills, historic villas and plenty of wine. The region also has some world-famous cities, with …

It’s not too often that I find myself spending a month in a region and feeling disappointed by how much there is still left to see. That’s a long time to travel anywhere and an …

After several weeks exploring Sicily, I thought I knew what to expect from the beautiful Italian island. But a day trip from Trapani to the little hilltop town of Erice quickly proved me wrong. Gone …