If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Friuli-Venezia Giuli region of northeastern Italy, bordering on Austria and Slovenia. For simplicity’s sake we abbreviate the region’s full name to Friuli. Depending on your interests, Friuli may be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food and other specialties, and wash […]

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Veneto region of northern Italy on the Gulf of Venice. Venice is its best-known city and one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth. But the Veneto region is a lot more than this great city. There are excellent tourist attractions elsewhere, and […]

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the city of Milan in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. We certainly can’t say that Milan whose population exceeds 1.3 million (the urban area is well over 5 million) is undiscovered by vacationers. But as Italy’s media and finance capital it is definitely less […]

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy on the border of both Switzerland and Austria. Among its tourist attractions are the Dolomite Mountains, that the famous architect Le Corbusier called “The most beautiful work of architecture even seen,” glacier lakes, and Alpine forests. In fact […]

Top 10 sightseeing Breaks
There are many exciting cities around the world that are perfect to visit for a sightseeing break. Stunning monuments, unique architecture and wonderful natural sights help define many cities. Read below for a comprehensive round-up of the top 10 sightseeing breaks.
1. St Petersburg
Known as the Venice of the north, St Petersburg’s elegance […]

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Latium region of central western Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Latium, also known as Laszio, is the region that includes Italy’s capital Rome, the Eternal City. Because it is so easy to find articles describing the multiple pleasures of Rome, we are going to […]

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Latium region of central western Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Latium, also known as Laszio, is the region that includes Italy’s capital Rome, the Eternal City. Because there are so many articles describing the multiple pleasures of Rome, we are going to write about […]

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the city of Naples in the Campania region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. In 1995 UNESCO declared the Historic Center of Naples a World Heritage Site. We certainly can’t say that Naples is undiscovered. But it is definitely less tourist infested than many, […]

According to the U.S. Tour Operators Association annual survey, Italy is the world’s top vacation destination. Italy has something for everyone. Its attractions include secular and religious sites spanning centuries if not millennia, isolated villages and dynamic cities, beaches, ski resorts, and world-class fashion. Of course let’s not forget their outstanding cuisine, and their unique […]

Apulia forms the heel of the Italian boot. It is situated in the southeast corner of Italy and borders the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Apulia was frequently invaded by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was ruled by many including the Byzantines, Goths, Lombards, Normans, Spaniards, and Turks. Apulia’s moment of greatest glory was […]