JOLANDA DI SAVOIA, Italy (AP) — An unusual pest is ravaging crops and irking farmers in northeastern Italy: the flamingo.

With its cities, fertile plains and contrasting landscapes, Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy's richest regions in terms of ...

The workaday town of Maranello, near such architectural jewels as Bologna and Modena, shares little of their charm.

Travel expert Samantha Brown calls these iconic Italian destinations overrated tourist traps. Here's where you can go instead for a more authentic experience.