While summer is great for a vacation, the fall is a different time to enjoy colorful fall foliage and the Foliage Train is one of the best ways to experience the time of year. Even better, a train from Italy to Switzerland only costs around $30 this season. Ride the Foliage Train from Italy to Switzerland After a long hot summer, the fall in Europe offers a different...
Anyone dreaming of living under the Tuscan sun in Italy can now apply to be paid to move there. In the latest news, Tuscany is offering applicants the chance to receive from €10,000 ($10,724) to €30,000 ($32,172) to buy a house in a quaint mountain town. Why is this Italian region making such a generous offer? Read on to find out more. This Italian region will pay...
As train travel continues to grow in popularity, night trains are a more sustainable and less stressful mode of transport in Italy. However, many sleeper trains have high prices, making this option too expensive for many travelers. However, as long as you don’t expect luxury, Italy has some new night trains that cost around half the price of the sleeper trains. While...
The Dolomites Mountains in Italy are stunning and dramatic and an ideal region for exploring. Now, a new seven-day hiking trail has been opened taking hikers on a 170 km (105 mi) circular route. The hiking trail heads through wild, landscapes of the Dolomites mountain range rich with nature all the way. Cammino Retico hiking trail through the Dolomite Mountains of...
Italy recently announced the exciting news of a new digital nomad visa, that allows people to live and work in the country for up to one year. Meanwhile, the visa is relatively easy to obtain, and we list below five top locations for digital nomads to try out on their new visa. What do you need to do for a digital nomad visa for Italy? Admittedly, Italy isn’t...
Many travelers head to Rome or Venice for their vacations in Italy, but sometimes it’s good to veer off the beaten path into lesser-known locations. Riomaggiore is one such place, nestling in a small valley in the Liguria region. Meanwhile, this is the first of the beautiful “Cinque Terre” (five lands), a group of villages located on a rugged section of the coast as...
Italy is launching a new sleeper train to allow travelers to “rediscover its riches” in a new and sustainable way. As part of these plans, a new sleeper train is set to take skiers to the heart of the slopes in the Dolomites. Starting from December 15, a luxurious sleeper train will run from Rome to the iconic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Read on to find out more...
Any traveler who has visited Venice before has likely experienced a gondola ride through the city’s canals and visited the main iconic sights. What with the colorful annual Carnival of Venice, the city has something to fascinate any visitor. However, this historic city also features places with amazing stories behind them and here, we explore some of them for your...
After a record-breaking summer, the temperatures are finally dropping, perfect for an active adventure vacation in Italy. While many folks still want to lie on the beach, others prefer to get out in the fresh air, enjoying everything Italy has to offer. The following are five suggestions for an active vacation, including cycling trips, hiking adventures, golf...
Sitting just off the “toe” of Italy’s “boot,” Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island. It offers beautiful landscapes, fascinating history and plenty of culture. Among its splendors are the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in Palermo, and historic sites such as the Valley of the Temples, with its monumental Doric-style Greek temples. Of course, Sicily is...