Travel

Home to two universities and Giacomo Leopardi’s birthplace

Siena’s second Palio race of the year is less than two days away: August 16th, at 7pm

“We’ve lost a bit of civility. People that are naked don’t want to end up with their photos on social media”

Many celebrations and festivities will be planned for the entire year with free access

The region is the birthplace of prosciutto, lasagna, tortellini, mortadella and so much more

The Italian and the local governments seem to be torn between the need to protect it and the greed for revenue from tourism

San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Greve: quaintly medieval yet modern cities for time traveling and wine tasting

An archipelago with 7 major islands, you could spend an indefinite amount of time enjoying the many coves and beaches with crystalline azure water

Many tourists have had to cancel or cut short their trips due to the smoke, ash, and danger posed by the flames

It’s an online application process that is not difficult, but essential

It has become nearly impossible to buy tickets at the official site as tour companies buy them in blocks

Gorgeous beaches, hiking trails, great food and a bit of history