Italy Articles

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.

5 Summer Travel Tips for Italy

You may know what you want to do during your Italy trip this summer, but don’t leave home without these 5 Italy travel tips from BootsnAll writer & Italophile Jessica Spiegel.

9 of the Strangest Bone Churches of Europe

You don’t have to be a horror movie fan to find Europe’s many bone churches fascinating, like BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel does.

Walled Cities Around the World

Take a tour of 11 of the best-preserved walled cities on earth.