The Vesuvius National Park is a blend of naturalistic beauty, volcanology, breath-taking landscapes, centuries-old crops and traditions.These all make the Vesuvius area one of the most fascinating, and one of the most visited places in the world.The park was inaugurated on 5 June 1995 to preserve animal and plant species,…

San Galgano, about 40 km from Siena in Tuscany, is an ancient and grandiose Cistercian abbey. It is now deconsecrated and partly ruined, and not far away, on the Montesiepi Hill, a small circular chapel houses one of the most fascinating and mysterious relics of the whole region: the Sword…

The Vallone dei Mulini valley with its mysterious ruins is on the Sorrento Coast at the southern end of the Bay of Naples. It is a natural spectacle not to be missed as down the years nature has again and again retaken areas that man had industriously subtracted, for the…

Calabria has it all! History, art, tradition and so much more, and even if you travel the length and breadth of Italy, you'll be hard pressed to find another region with the variety of attractions and the wild, unspoiled natural beauty you find in Calabria. And it’s really easy to…

Five days on foot in Southern Tuscany with Maremma Safari Club. This ultimate slow travel adventure, walking through the little-known Mount Amiata region from 19 to 24 April, accompanied by founder and walker extraordinaire Rudston Steward (he’s been guiding customized walking trips in Italy for 15 years), kick-starts Maremma Safari…

The Apennine area between the cities of Parma, Piacenza and Reggio Emilia, has a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to be discovered in many different ways and in all seasons. This mountain range has been a UNESCO MaB (Man and Biosphere) Reserve since June 8, 2015 and is an…

Urbino, in the Marches region, is a walled city surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, and lends itself to outdoor activities. In recent years a growing number of bicycle and motorbike enthusiasts have been discovering the historic city of Urbino and its surrounding area. Along The Marches region’s country bike trails…

With the addition of the Sentiero dei Ducati trail the Emilia-Romagna region brings the number of itineraries included in its Regional Circuit Pilgrimage Routes to 20. A slow tourism project unique in Europe, in its ability to offer complete tourist packages with guided experiences (also to be enjoyed independently), lasting…