Italy

Beginning in the town center of Amalfi, at the square facing the church, take the road leading directly away from the ocean. Prior to passing the large building over the road, take the staircase on the right onto a small "street." Continue up the mountain, taking the roads on the right that lead up,...

Corno Piccolo (8710') or "Little Horn" as part of the Gran Sasso Massif, is the rocky, limestone heart of the Italian Peninsula, providing epic views from Adriatic to Tyrrhenian Seas. There are numerous world-class climbing routes to the summit, the most straightforward being a hike from the ski res...

If you are passing by Tarvisio, a trip to Fusine lakes is an essential step of your journey. Located about a 1h drive from the city of Udine in northeast Italy, it’s easily accessible and provides plenty of places for parking. Park your car at the beginning of the "Sentiero del Lago" to get to the f...

About 50 miles northwest of Rome, the commune Civitella d'Angliano is nestled 860ft in elevation. There are walking trails all around but simply walking around Civitella will get you winded because of the hilly terrain. If you want to escape the tourist haven of Rome, you can hop on a train to Orvie...

Tour the Canal Grande as well as picturesque side streets.

Take a short bus ride from the Sorrento city center to Marina di Puolo and experience a favorite local swimming spot. After taking the local bus to Marina di Puolo (if you're not sure, ask the bus driver to let you know when you reach the stop), cross the road from the café on the corner and follow ...

The famous Italy Dolomites are littered with numerous great hikes to showcase them, however, this trail is the cream of the crop. It will not disappoint. You have the option of hiking up to Rifugio Auronzo from Misurina, which is detailed out here. The other option that makes it easier if you're on ...

The colors of the water of this lake alone, from green to blue, a great reason to plan a trip to this magical place. But, you shouldn't miss out on the opportunity to follow the Dint Path, a trail through the woods near the Forra del Cellina Nature Reserve. The main path is easily accessible from th...

The Rilke trail stretches for almost 1.7 km along the Karstic cliffs. The path takes you into wonderful Karstic pine woods with a mix of Mediterranean flora all around and many types of surface Karst phenomena. You will find 5 “Belvedere Points” where you can stop and admire the picturesque panorama...

We start our excursion just below Saent waterfall at 1529 mt at around 11 am. The sky is dark and pushes us to move quickly not to get all the storm on our heads. The hut is still far and we move beside waterfalls and woods (trail 106). At around 2000 mt we cross the forest border and we find oursel...

Incredibly impressive, no trip to Rome would be complete without a visit to this amazing structure. There are lots of tours that take you around the inside, and down into the depths of the ruin. Wonderful spot for photography, and great for adults and families alike. If you have time, I would also r...

The Malcesine Funicular Cableway is the easiest and most direct way to get to the top of Monte Baldo. Monte Baldo is located in the region of Lake Garda, about a 2 hour bus ride from Verona, Italy. Once at the funicular, purchase your tickets and take the funicular up! You'll transfer to a second ca...

The Tuscan countryside is famous for its vineyards, rolling hills, and amazing wine, but what you probably didn't know, is that it's also home to some of Italy's best hot springs. In an area known as Bagni San Filippo, a stream littered with hot springs flows through the woods on the edge of a small...

This is a wonderful experience that you can have on the island of Capri to see everything around the island in a 5-15 person boat ride. There are many vendors/companies right in the main harbor that will be able to take you around the island. Most people speak English on the island as it is very tou...

The Pantheon is one of the best preserved buildings from ancient Rome famous for its large circular domed cella. Since the Renaissance, there have been several important burials here, including Raphael the famous painter. Many relics and priceless pieces of art are on display to visitors. The Panthe...

Pompeii and its inhabitants were buried after the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It is now a vast archaeological site with excavated houses, streets, and artifacts that visitors can roam and explore. There are 2 main entrances to Pompeii: Porta Marina (main entrance) - G...