Church bells echoed through the sunny piazza as I plopped down on a stone bench, digging my plastic spoon into a cup of basil gelato. I’d hiked about 5 miles that morning. I had another 5 to go. A ...

I'm up early in my favorite village on the Italian Riviera, as the morning sun touches the tip of Vernazza's bell tower and greets a peaceful world. The air is damp, cool, and refreshing as I wander ...

From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights ...

Italy's Cinque Terre is comprised of villages featuring plenty of the attributes that make Italy so special. Cinque Terre is bursting with color as narrow, winding streets lined with rustic buildings ...

Italy’s coastline isn’t just about the Amalfi or Cinque Terre — it’s dotted with charming fishing villages, secluded beaches, and history-rich seaside towns that locals love. From pastel-hued harbors ...

Cinque Terre’s five colorful villages along Italy’s Ligurian coast offer more than just postcard-perfect views — they’re a playground for hikers, food lovers, and culture seekers. From Riomaggiore’s ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories from Italy’s Riviera — a ...

Cinque Terre was once an isolated section of the Italian Coast that was only known to a handful of savvy travelers and the locals who called the picturesque fishing villages home. Over the past decade ...

Last year 2.5 million tourists made their way down the steep winding trails to Cinque Terre—the five picturesque fishing villages perched on the cliffs above the Mediterranean Sea. The centuries-old ...

From the sights to the cuisine and welcoming locals, travel to Italy with these tips to get the most out of a guaranteed magical trip. On top of all that, we were in Cinque Terre—the stuff ...