Destinations

Writing on the Wall: Birthplace of Tina Modotti in Udine

A look at Franco del Zotto Odorico’s art at the Tina Modotti house in Udine.

Tuscany’s Wine Windows – An Architectural Curiosity Makes a Comeback

First used during the bubonic plague in the 17th century, Tuscany’s wine windows are reopening. Learn more about “buchette del vino” and where to find them.

Roman Quarantine, Remembered in Watercolor

Learn more about the Roman artist who lovingly chronicled the quarantine in watercolors.

Trevi Fountain: Origins and Traditions of Rome’s Most Famous Fountain

The history behind the Trevi Fountain, one of the most beautiful and best-known fountains in the world.

Prato della Valle, Padua: Italy’s Largest Piazza

Prato della Valle measures 90,000 sq meters, making it not only the largest square in Italy but one of the largest in Europe.

Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini

A close-up detail from Simone Martini’s “Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus.”

Caffè Meletti in Ascoli Piceno

Postcard from Caffè Meletti, an historic bar in Le Marche.

Milan’s Middle Finger

Maurizio Catellan’s L.O.V.E., a provocative sculpture in front of the Milan Stock Exchange, is more than an irreverent gesture.

Albertone 100: Rome Celebrates Alberto Sordi

Actor and life-long Roman Alberto Sordi was born in 1920. His home in Rome will open to the public to mark the centennial of his birth.

Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy

Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.

Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2019

The latest rankings of the best places to live in Italy.

Bernini: The Baroque Artist Whose Designs Define Rome

Get to know the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Baroque artist whose works are some of the most famous pieces of art in Rome.

Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites: Sardinian Style in Golfo Aranci [Review]

The sublime style of Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites melded perfectly with the surroundings of northern Sardinia. Read more of my review…

Villa del Golfo: Feeling At Home in Sardinia [Review]

Villa del Golfo Lifestyle Resort, a 4-star hotel in northern Sardinia, made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. Read more of my review…

Sardinia‘s Su Filindeu: The Rarest Pasta in the World

Learn more about the Sardinian pasta su filindeu, the rarest pasta in the world.

Femmina Accabadora: The Legend of Sardinia’s Lady of the Good Death

Learn more about Sardinia’s Femmina Accabadora, a witch-like figure who is also known as the Lady of the Good Death.

Dome of St. Peter's Basilica and a blue sky

On Top of the World: Visiting St. Peter’s Dome [Review]

See Rome and Vatican City from a new perspective with a tour of St. Peter’s dome.

Northeastern Sardinia (Gallura) a land of mountains and clear blue sea

4 Great Reasons to Go to Gallura in Northern Sardinia

The subregion of Gallura in northern Sardinia is one of the most naturally beautiful and invigorating corners in all of Italy. Here are some great reasons to visit.