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 …

Rome is renowned for its history and landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican, yet many tourists overlook the lesser-known Gasometro in the Ostiense district. This area was industrialized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Gasometro, a 90-meter-high gas storage became obsolete in the 1960s but is now a cultural hub, showcasing adaptive reuse of industrial heritage.

Near Termini station lies the Porta Magica, a 17th-century relic tied to alchemy. Once part of Villa Palombara, it features symbols left by alchemist Giuseppe Francesco Borri, who allegedly found a way to turn metals into gold. Though now fenced off, the gate remains a mysterious monument in Piazza Vittorio, inviting curious visitors to decode its secrets.

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 …

Grotta Mangiapane, in Sicily's Mount Cofano Nature Reserve, is the largest of the Scurati Caves and once served as a prehistoric settlement. In 1819, the Mangiapane family turned it into a village, adding homes, stables, and workshops. Abandoned in the 1950s, it has since been restored. Today, Visitors can explore the cave and its original buildings, offering a glimpse into past daily life.

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 …

Tucked high in the forested slopes of Mount Subasio lies the Eremo delle Carceri, where Saint Francis and his companions retreated to pray and find solitude. Over time, the hermitage expanded with the growing Franciscan community, yet its peaceful spirit remains. Today, you can visit the site and step into the cave where Francis prayed and meditated.

Francesco died in 1226 and was canonized soon after. The very next day, Pope Gregory IX laid the first stone of the Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi to honor the newly canonized saint. Adorned with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, it became a major site for pilgrims and art lovers. In 2000, UNESCO even named it a World Heritage Site for its cultural significance.