Bolzano is a beautiful city in south Tirol, the upper German speaking part of Italy. The Italian chic and architecture combined with the landscape reminiscent of Austria makes this city remarkable. Bolzano is surrounded by high mountains and the Dolomites are located nearby - hence the city is often referred...

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With garden-grown produce, freshly caught fish, and hand-cured meats, I am totally convinced that you cannot go to the Amalfi Coast of Italy without taking a cooking class - and not just any cooking class rather this one of a kind, hidden gem tucked in the mountain side of Ravello:...

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It was just a little over six months ago when I was planning a trip through Italy when a friend recommended I make a pit stop in Cinque Terre. “Cinque what,” was all I remember thinking to myself.

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Open-air street markets are my 'go to' for just about anything homemade, homegrown or handmade. So when I come across such places in different countries, I am overjoyed so much so that I dedicate sometimes a whole day walking up and down every aisle making sure not to miss a thing.

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Once I step foot in a new city, town or continent, besides spreading my wings across the land, I am ready to eat. Eating like a native is my mission. Whether it’s fish and chips in London, oysters in Ireland or gelato in Italy, I will find the time and...

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“It’s not worth it. It’s so touristy.” Have you ever heard this warning (or something similar to it) after telling a friend or fellow traveler that you’re planning to visit someplace firmly located along the tourist trail? It might be the Las Vegas Strip, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or...

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Carrying a map in one hand and our bags in the other, we immediately got lost.  But with stunning canal views, romantic foot bridges and authentic experiences our adventure in Venice had just begun.We made our way, by water taxi, to Rialto Bridge (the mainland) where hundreds of tourists greeted...

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Rome. A bustling city where millions of people roam, hundreds of historic landmarks stand and numerous eateries line the busy streets.It was mid-day when we emerged from the train station and arrived in the carbohydrate-capital of the world.

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After five hours, three train changes and blazing hot temperatures, we arrived in the Italian Riviera; our R&R destination. We stayed in Riomaggiore, the first of five villages that make up Cinque Terre, where the cool ocean breeze of the Ligurian Sea faced us and lush green mountains backed us. ...

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Here’s a secret: the best shopping in Italy isn’t located in Rome or Milan. It’s in Florence. If you’re planning on visiting a few different cities in Italy, see the Coliseum in Rome, take a gondola ride in Venice, and wait until you arrive in Florence to do your hardcore shopping.

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