Italy Articles

13 Famous Bridges Around the World that You Can Climb or Walk Across

Bridges all over the world are beautiful structures and they attract tourists like a magnet. Cristina Dima lists some of the famous bridges you can walk or climb.

Spaghettiquette: Learning to Eat Spaghetti on the Road

Suzanne Geudeke learns to eat spaghetti from a truck driver in Italy, who is very forgiving when she breaks one of the main rules of “spaghettiquette.”

The World’s Messiest Festivals

If your vacation won’t be complete without getting dirty in another country, then join BootsnAll staff writer Jessica Spiegel as she visits the world’s messiest festival celebrations.

Italian Islands: Choose The Best One For You

Not everyone realizes that Italy has several strings of islands, and each can be quite different for the visitor. Christine Cantera gives us the highlights of the best ones that you should consider for yourself.

8 Small and Beautiful Italian Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Interested in visiting an Italian island but Sicily and Sardinia don’t sound quaint enough? Inga Kastrone tells us about 8 smaller ones that are each worth consideration.

Tuscan Soul Food – Tuscany, Italy

The author invites you to join her in learning how to make Italian food from scratch in an authentic Tuscan kitchen.

Flooded with Memories of Winter in Venice, Italy

Amy Siqveland discovered that as charming as it usually is, Venice can look a bit different when it’s flooded and you don’t have your luggage.

My First Marathon – Pisa, Italy

John Guzdek naively thought it was a good idea to run his first marathon in the sweltering heat of the Tuscan countryside, however, the beautiful countryside would more than make up for it.

Going Solo in Otranto, Italy

Jean P. Moore took a solo trip to Otranto, Italy with the hopes of learning some Italian, and even though it was challenging the trip was a great success in many ways.

Reaching Greece by Sailing Slow From Italy

Aphrodite and the skeletal remains of her love temples were painted in neon and hung prominently on the broad beige wall across the lounge. These were just part of a series of paintings adorning the ferry’s restaurant lounges. All paid homage to ancient Greek art. They displayed the classics remixed, and acted as just a subtle reminder of where this boat was headed and why we should be happy we were on board.