Are you exploring a new city? Then, chances are you're using a mobile app or a traditional folded map to find your way around. Whether digital or paper, maps have become an integral part of our daily lives. We've grown so accustomed to using them …

Have you visited Rome before? If so, chances are you've stumbled upon the Area Sacra di Largo Argentina at some point. This intriguing square, a mere stone's throw away from the Pantheon, lies several meters below the present street …

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of Florence or Siena? Then why not visit Monteriggioni?! Though really small, this enchanting Tuscan town has everything to guarantee a relaxing, yet unforgettable, day trip …

After attending the Procession of the Dead Christ in Gubbio, I hopped on a train to Florence, where another ceremony awaited me. I’m talking about the Scorpio del Carro, also known as the ‘Explosion of the Cart.’

When you think of Tuscany, the first images that come to mind are probably the region's rolling hills, cypress rows, green vineyards, and cities like Florence of Pisa. It should be enough to …

My first visit to Umbria and the city of Assisi was back in 2017. A year before that, I had already caught a glimpse of the region. It was winter …

Not too long ago, I shared the story of my first trip to Sicily and my experience of taking the overnight ferry from Naples to Palermo. Arriving on the island felt like stepping into a whole new world …

Italy counts several abandoned villages from which all life has disappeared. Most of them result from natural disasters or a lack of social-/economic perspective. Often these ghost towns are located in remarkable locations …

From atop a 751 meters high plateau, Erice towers over western Sicily. The medieval village is characterized by charismatic narrow streets, gray stone houses, and many old churches …

During one of my trips to Sicily, I drove from San Vito lo Capo to Erice. Along the way, I decided to take an 'off the beaten path' side trip and discovered a rather unique attraction: the Grotta Mangiapane …

For me, Sicily has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday: a rich history, delicious food, beautiful nature, and some of Italy's most beautiful beaches. One of these beautiful beaches can be found in San Vito lo Capo …

Planning to visit Sicily? Then don't forget to add Monreale to your itinerary. Monreale is located just outside the city of Palermo and is best known for its cathedral with extraordinary mosaics …

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, had always been a destination I dreamt of visiting. Finally, in 2017, I had the opportunity to set foot on the enchanting island for the first time. …

Have you visited Sicily? Then you must have noticed the island's distinctive symbol. It consists of three bent legs, three stalks of wheat, and a strange-looking female head. The symbol is displayed everywhere …

The island of Sicily is both the largest region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Because of its strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean, Sicily has been conquered and ruled by many …

The Duomo di Orvieto was, without a doubt, the highlight of my visit to the city. You can easily spot this landmark from afar, standing proudly on the isolated tufa plateau on which Orvieto is built …

Orvieto is definitely one of my favorite places in Umbria. The town is perched on top of a steep tufa hill that rises amid the verdant landscape. But the beautiful location of the city …

The Marmore Falls in southern Umbria attract thousands of visitors every year. But did you know the falls are part of an even larger park? The Parco Fluviale del Nera, or Nera River Park …

Traces of ancient Roman ingenuity can be found all over Italy. Roads, bridges, aqueducts, amphitheaters, you name it. However, a completely different Roman invention can be found in southern Umbria …

Terni is the second-largest city in Umbria and is located in the region's south. Unlike many of Umbria's medieval towns, Terni's layout and architecture are mainly modern. This is the result …