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, […]
One of the strongest emotions you experience when you engage in “experience tourism” is satisfaction. The satisfaction of feeling part of the world you’re vacationing in, not just as a spectator. The satisfaction of completing a task, or a job, you never thought you could do. Whether it’s simply cooking or tending a herd, […]
What are the favorite destinations for foreigners visiting Italy in autumn? Usually, they are cities such as Rome, Florence, Venice, or seaside resorts where the climate remains pleasant until October (Amalfi, Taormina, Sardinia, etc.). Yet this year, two regions steal the scene from the traditional destinations. And they are two regions you might not expect: […]
Sicily was one of the top destinations for 2025, even listed abroad as a “must-see,” and it was certainly visited by many tourists in the summer. But if you want to experience the island in a more relaxed way, with fewer crowds and a less hot climate, it will be the ideal choice also for […]
Once upon a time, the entire pantheon of Greek gods had had enough of Mount Olympus and went in search of a true paradise on earth. When they landed on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria, they found it and established their home there, at Hipponion, never to return. It was only after many pleas […]
The wonders of Rome, the Eternal City and a wealth of history and art, certainly cannot be ignored. So if you find yourself in the Italian capital, don’t miss the iconic sites of this city with over 2000 years of history: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, the bridges and castles on the […]
Naples is not just a city, it is a planet apart. A jungle of art and history, of smells and flavors that you can never really get to know in its entirety. Even though it is an urban center and not a continent, it would take years to explore and “understand” it. So how can […]
