In August 2026, my wife and I visited Rome together. Our purpose was to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Sixteen years earlier, in August 2010, during my ...

The best two credits I’ve ever earned at Hillsdale College I got by spending three weeks in Italy.  Assistant Professor of History Anna Vincenzi and independent study lecturer and Vincenzi’s husband, ...

Escape Italy's crowded cities and head to this lakeside village to relax on sandy beaches, enjoy scenic boat rides, and sample delicious local food and wine.

It's easy to make mistakes as a traveler in Italy, whether it's your first trip or your 15th. Not planning ahead, planning too much, playing it too safe with your dinner order—none of these things ...

It’s the birthplace of the popular cheese, but the Barletta-Andria-Trani province in southern Italy has an array of local delicacies – from olive oil and yellow tomatoes to goat prosciutto ‘I don’t ...

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The move sends the right signal. While we’re at it, can we ban using ringtones and scooting on the sidewalk? Imagine driving in Italy, with its narrow, cobblestone streets and scooter enthusiasts. I ...

Genoa is once again a magnet for travelers. A medieval rival to Venice and a financial capital of early modern Europe, this northwest Italian harbor city was a must-stop for 18th-century aristocrats ...

Walking is having a wellness makeover on social media. The latest trend, “lymphatic walking”, involves swinging your arms more, maintaining an upright posture and taking deeper breaths while you walk.

Rome — A 30-year-old American tourist died Sunday after being struck by lightning on Italy's Mount Etna, according to Italy's national news agency ANSA and other major news outlets. The man, whose ...

At first glance, Orvieto looks like one of the many charming medieval towns scattered across the heart of Italy. With its cobblestone streets, magnificent Gothic cathedral, and peaceful atmosphere, ...

Orvieto is a striking town of about 19,000 residents set on a plateau of volcanic “tufa” rock in the Umbria region of Italy. It was built by the ancient Etruscan civilization around 2,800 years ago, ...