Between February and March, at the foot of Mount Etna, a tradition is repeated: every year, almost uninterrupted, since the distant 16th century. It is the Carnival of Acireale, the mardi gras festival that lights up the Sicilian coastal night, often competing with the volcano’s lava fountains in the background. The heart of this […]
The heart of the Ladin community, this valley nestled in the Gardena Dolomites (district of Bolzano) is home to natural wonders such as mountain lakes, the majestic peaks of the Sella Group, and the Sassolungo, a veritable “rock castle” (3,181 meters high) that changes shape and color depending on the angle from which you look […]
Calabria is the toe of the Italian “boot” and is, by definition, “the California of Italy”. This southern region is famous for its miles of enchanting beaches, its seabeds beloved by divers, its nearly year-round sunshine, and its outdoor lifestyle. And in winter? Hardly anyone considers Calabria a skiing destination… and perhaps this is precisely […]
Among the main Italian and European ski resorts, we suggest a small town of 800 inhabitants: Madonna di Campiglio, in the Italian region of Trentino. A small village that has grown thanks to winter and summer tourism, welcoming snow sports enthusiasts, hikers, and mountain walkers, depending on the season. Why choose Madonna di Campiglio, among […]
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, is the queen of winter tourism. In fact, it’s a place where tourism never stops, because every season is perfect for a visit to these Veneto mountains in the district of Belluno. The few inhabitants of the town actively participate in a hospitality network that always makes visitors welcome. Whether you arrive […]
Forget the famous Italian Song Festival for a moment. Forget the sunny beaches and summer nightlife. Come this autumn to rediscover the city of Sanremo from a new perspective, focusing on the urban place itself, not its stereotypes. Because… “Sanremo is Sanremo,” and it remains beautiful even without the fame. The largest municipality in its […]
Every year in Italy, the great debate erupts: Halloween or All Saints’ Day? American pumpkins or our traditional “sweets of the Dead Souls”? And every year, one tries to banish the other, one tries to overshadow the other, when the two holidays can coexist perfectly well. Halloween, in fact, is “the eve of All Saints’ […]
Will you love to end the summer on a high note? Treat yourself to the Aeolian Islands, off the northern coast of Sicily. But not in general… get specific and choose Salina. This island, also known as the “green heart” of the archipelago, is perhaps the only one offering captivating autumn landscapes in the middle […]
Experiential tourism is increasingly popular, in Italy and around the world. Having a real life experience as a tourist gives meaning to a vacation that would otherwise be just another relaxing holiday. Going to the beach isn’t enough anymore: today, you might love fishing on a boat. And instead of simply trekking in the mountains, […]
