The three regions of northeastern Italy are known colloquially as “the three Venices” (“le tre Venezie”), a name used on maps until just after World War II. Of the regions, the two farthest to the ...

Umbria is best explored slowly: by foot, bike, or unhurried drives along winding country roads. Walk a stretch of the Via di ...

Italy is home to some of the most familiar, beloved wines in the world. But branching out from the classics can lead to a whole new world of wine discovery. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, ...

I'm a frequent traveler who's been to all 20 regions of Italy, and Basilicata is my favorite. This southern region has a relatively small population, but I believe it's Italy's best-kept secret. I've ...

In addition to iconic works of art, welcoming people, and wonderful food; Italy is also often noted for its great variety of wines thanks to unique geographical differences from the hills of Tuscany ...

Italy's Blue Flag beaches are rated as the cleanest and safest in the country. Photo by Massimo Virgilio on Unsplash The list of Italy's high quality beaches has grown again this year. Here, we take a ...

Like most people, I've always been fascinated by maps. To see how a region or country or city is laid out and get a better understanding of a locale is fascinating. Some maps are simple, while others ...