For a more intimate celebration, consider smaller cities like Orvieto with its jazz atmosphere or Rimini's extended holiday season. With so many unique celebrations across Italy, planning the perfect New Year's Eve can feel overwhelming. That's where our expertise comes in - our local guides ...
But what I think makes Norcia so special is its focus on food. In the ‘Green Heart of Italy’, there’s great fresh cuisine throughout Umbria, but Norcia has a particular reputation for being among the best in Italy for something – charcuterie (one of my favourite foods!) The pork pr...
Investors seeking stability this year should look to smaller cities in Great Britain, a research report on real property suggests. Milan in Italy headed the table of best cities for investment, but British cities dominated the top ten. Milan is expected to be a good opportunity for 2004, says...
The Most Iconic Cities to Visit in Europe NOTE:cities in certain places haven’t made it onto the list at all, for example, Iceland or Switzerland. I absolutely love both and I think both are absolutely incredible to visit, but these countries thrive on smaller towns and nature, not big ...
For example, when we look at Portugal, Spain, and France, living in Lisbon, Barcelona, or Paris is going to be a massively different experience (and require a massively different bank account) than living in smaller cities in those countries. Without further ado, here are the comparison point...
This tour offers a great cross section of the cities diverse culture, history, and food. Our guide, Stephanie, was knowledgeable and engaging. FYI, the cannoli we had at our last stop, Monteleone’s Bakery, was the best I’ve ever had, including those I’ve had in Italy! Highly ...
While iconic cities like Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, and Naples often come to mind, the true essence of Italy lies in its smaller, more inviting locales where life is simpler and more rewarding. Italians are naturally welcoming and inclusive, a trait honed over four thousand years of ...
Matera is one of the most photogenic cities in Italy, with its cave dwellings, stone buildings, and churches perched along the rolling hillsides. It is located in southern Italy, in Basilicata. This is one of our favorite cities in Italy. It’s a beautiful place day and night, the food...
Pros:Central location; towns are smaller and less touristy than others on this list; tends to be cheaper Cons:More challenging to get to using public transportation; fewer hotel and restaurant options The Sella Pass is just a short drive from Alta Badia. This photo, with a view of the Sell...
Others require a wilderness walk to reach; plot a hike around Crawford Notch State Park and you could tick off ten falls in one day. Planning tip: Two Amtrak train services (the Downeaster, which connects to Boston, and the Vermonter, which runs to Washington, DC) stop at cities in ...