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The island of Poveglia: Italy's most haunted place
Just a few kilometres from bustling Venice lies a place you'll unfortunately never get to as a tourist. Poveglia - a small, overgrown island looks inconspicuous on the map. In reality, it is a place where human suffering, fear and isolation have...
Marano Lagoon: a quiet lagoon without tourists in the Julian Venice
There's a place in northeast Italy that you'll love precisely because hardly anyone knows about it. The Marano Lagoon (Laguna di Marano) in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region offers scenery straight out of Venice - water channels, islands and...
The somewhat neglected Bergamo
Northern Italian Bergamo is often just a "transfer station" due to the nearby airport. This is a great pity. Once you stop and let its atmosphere engulf you, you'll find that it's one of the most beautiful and somewhat underrated cities in...
Punta Bianca
On the southern coast of Sicily, near the historic town of Agrigento, is a place that has so far escaped the attention of mass tourism. Punta Bianca is a natural cliff of white limestone that slopes down into the clear blue sea, creating a sight...
La Spezia: the gateway to the Cinque Terre
La Spezia is often perceived as just a stopover on the way to the Cinque Terre. What a shame! This port town in Liguria has its own pace, an authentic atmosphere and surprisingly enough experiences for a whole day or even more.
Unlike the crowded...
Bergamo Airport (BGY): a practical guide to cheap flights to Milan
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is one of the busiest airports in Italy. Although it is often referred to as "Milan Bergamo", it is actually located about 50 kilometres from Milan and just a few minutes from Bergamo. Cheap airfares and good...
Sciacchetrà - wine from the terraces of Cinque Terre
At first glance unobtrusive, at first taste unforgettable. Sciacchetrà is one of Italy's rarest wines, produced on the terraces of the Cinque Terre region. Each drop carries with it extreme conditions, handcrafted and a tradition hundreds...
How to book an umbrella on the beach in Altanea
If you want to be sure of a place on the beach in Caorle Altanea, booking in advance is the easiest solution. In high season (July-August), the better positions sell out quickly and there is often only a limited choice on site. Italieonline...
The magic of the summer solstice by the sea in Lignano Sabbiadoro
Imagine the silence of early morning, the gentle sound of the sea and the first rays of the sun slowly rising above the horizon. And to this sounds the live music of a string orchestra. This is exactly the experience offered by the unique Sunrise...
Ascoli Piceno: one of the most beautiful squares in Italy
Do you know Ascoli Piceno? It's home to one of the most beautiful squares in all of Italy - the iconic Piazza del Popolo. Unlike more famous Italian destinations, you won't find crowds of tourists here. But Ascoli has much more to offer -...
Tagliamento River: The last wild river of the Alps
There are places that will amaze you at first sight with their authenticity and unbridledness. The Tagliamento River in northern Italy, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, is just such a place. While most European rivers have long since been...
One city, two faces. Imperia
On the west coast of Liguria, near the border with France, lies a town that will win you over with its authenticity and tranquillity. Imperia is not crowded with tourists like the more famous resorts, yet it offers everything you want from a...
Palermo Airport (Falcone Borsellino): the main gateway to western Sicily
Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is the largest and most important airport in western Sicily. Located approximately 35 kilometres from the city of Palermo, it is the ideal starting point for exploring the north and west coasts of the island....
Do you know where the giant mallards hatch? On the most beautiful beach in the world! In Italy!
Few places in the world can evoke such enthusiasm and wonder as the Spiaggia dei Conigli on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa. This "Beach of Rabbits" is repeatedly ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world! But it's not just about beauty.
Ferry Lignano - Bibione: X River
There are some things that look like small things on the map, but in reality can change the whole dynamic of a holiday. That's exactly what the X River is - a small boat ferry across the Tagliamento River that connects two popular resorts in...
Holidays to the max: International football camp for kids in Italy 2026!
If you want to give your kids a summer they'll never forget, this is it! The combination of the sea, quality accommodation and professional football training makes for an experience that really makes sense. Parents relax, kids have fun!
The ideal...
What is the Cinque Terre Card and when is it (not) worth it
If you are going to discover the Cinque Terre, you will probably come across the term Cinque Terre Card. At first glance, it seems like a "must-have" for every tourist, but the reality is a bit more complicated. Is it really always worth it? And...
Val Resia: the forgotten valley
At first sight, an inconspicuous mountain valley in north-eastern Italy. But as you venture deeper into the region called Val Resia, you'll quickly realise that you've entered a completely different world. For here, classical Italian is not spoken...
Pisa Airport (PSA): the ideal gateway to Tuscany
Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is one of the most important airports in central Italy and is the main transport hub for the Tuscany region. Thanks to its location just outside the centre of Pisa, it is a popular choice for travellers heading not...
Bergamot, the green gold of Calabria
At first glance, an inconspicuous citrus. On the other, one of the most precious gifts of southern Italy. Bergamot from Calabria is the symbol of the region, the raw material for the most luxurious perfumes and the secret ingredient of a cuisine...
How the train between Cinque Terre villages works (Cinque Terre Express)
If you're planning a visit to Cinque Terre, be prepared for one major thing: you'll hardly use a car here. narrow roads, limited access and minimal parking spaces make the train the absolute best mode of transport. This is where the legendary...
Vieste en Rose: wine, music and summer atmosphere in the heart of the Gargano
Are you planning to visit Vieste, Italy at the end of May? Then you must not miss Vieste en Rose. This unique festival transforms the historic centre into a lively scene full of wine, music and Mediterranean atmosphere.
Vieste en Rose...
Sojourn tax Marina di Massa
If you are going on holiday to Marina di Massa, it is a good idea to take into account the compulsory local tax calledimposta di soggiorno. This tourist tax is levied by the town of Massa on visitors staying overnight in accommodation in its...
The staircase to Monesteroli: one of the craziest places in Liguria
The staircase to Monesteroli is one of the least known but most extreme tourist destinations in Italy. If you're looking for a real hidden gem in the Cinque Terre, this place will get you. Don't expect a leisurely stroll - there are over a...