Countryside

Food & Drink
by Anna Lebedeva | Wed, 07/19/2017 - 02:15
When I first visited Sicily, I fell in love with the sun-drenched island, balmy evenings, luscious desserts and excellent wines. I stocked up on the sweet…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 11/29/2016 - 04:48
What's the connection between Lombardy and the agricultural sector? Only that it's one of the key areas in Italy for agriculture! Tell on...? At a rough…
Food & Drink
by Myra Robinson | Thu, 10/27/2016 - 05:00
Everyone has heard of Prosecco, but what about two rare and wonderful wines from the same area, Friularo and Fior d’Arancio? The vendemmia in the Veneto has…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 10/20/2016 - 06:28
John Bensalhia ventures into the big outdoors of the Piedmont region to list seven top examples of outdoor activity including rafting, skiing and ballooning…
Culture
by Myra Robinson | Tue, 08/23/2016 - 01:27
Those of us who love Italy for its architecture already know about the great Andrea della Gondola, otherwise known as Palladio, and his many beautiful villas…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 07/28/2016 - 06:13
Whether you want to explore the local architecture, take to the water or simply unwind, Puglia has much to do for both the locals and visitors. John Bensalhia…
Food & Drink
by Luciana.Squadrilli | Tue, 10/20/2015 - 02:19
Summer has finally come to an end, and the ½ûÂþÌìÌà countryside is ready to change its colors and shades. But fall won't be a quiet time in the country: from…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/04/2014 - 11:15
We love Italy in the fall, so we thought we'd share with you this slideshow of beautiful autumn landscapes (and delicious autumn dishes) from around the…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Sun, 10/26/2014 - 03:30
[Photo: Treno Natura near Asciano. Credit Frank Andiver.] Looking for a different way to visit the Siena countryside? Then hop on the Treno Natura! This…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Sun, 10/05/2014 - 03:00
Set in the enchanting Tuscan countryside, the Medici villas, built between the 15th and 17th centuries, are worth a stop on your tour around the region. …