How many days do we need in Italy? This was the big question on our minds as we began planning our first visit back in July ...

We’d just spent 2 weeks traveling through Spain before taking a ridiculously cheap flight from Seville to Pisa for 9 euros ...

Aciman only lived in Rome for a year; new adventures awaited in (where else?) the Bronx. With help from relatives, he applied ...

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 and lands on a Friday this year. It's a time when people exchange gifts with ...

This marks the first time Milan will host the Winter Olympics, with the opening ceremony scheduled at San Siro Stadium. The games will feature events in multiple locations, including hockey in a ...

Set between dramatic mountains and miles of coastline, this lesser-known region offers stunning scenery, outdoor adventure, ...

I love visiting Bassano del Grappa, a charming Italian city near Venice. It's less touristy than other popular destinations ...

A Walnut Creek family takes a Roman holiday, while a group of Fremont and Danville friends head for Maine for a fall foliage ...

On my very first visit to Rome, I got very lucky. This Rocco Forte hotel excels in luxury, service, and a new experience that ...

Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of Palestinians from Gaza. That's despite widespread international ...

There’s nothing like grabbing a morning espresso, then hopping on a train and setting off to an unknown destination. When I ...

To avoid the height of the crowds, visit in the early morning or the evening. Access to the area is free 24/7. Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that ...