The Piemonte, or Piedmont region, borders France and part of Switzerland in northwestern Italy. Known for world-class wines (Piedmont has no less than 18 DOCG wines, including Barolo and Barbaresco, both made from the Nebbiolo grape) and fall truffles, mountains with ski resorts—Monte Rosa is …
Puglia (pronounced “pool-ya,” Apulia in Italian) is located in the southeastern portion of Italy, including the ‘heel’ of the ‘boot,’ along the Adriatic Sea, the Bay of Taranto, and with the Ionian Sea stretching to the south. With its warm Mediterranean climate, ancient city centers, …
Umbria is an Italian region bordering Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche. Often called the country’s green heart, it’s known for its medieval hill towns, dense forests and local cuisine, particularly foraged truffles and wines. Hilltop Perugia, the regional capital, is the site of medieval Palazzo …
Many who visit Italy say that fall is the perfect time. Not too hot, cooler at night but still warm during the day– and fewer tourists. Even though September can be as warm as August on some days in some places in Italy, most people …
Even if you have visited Italy before, nothing can quite prepare you for the colorful and occasionally chaotic city of Naples. Street life is vibrant, the colors are bright, and the aroma of pizza– real pizza, invented in Naples– are everywhere. Visiting nearby Pompeii should …