Last June, we spent almost a week in Vernazza, Italy, and had the chance to explore the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre area. These five coastal communities each have unique personalities.

Last summer, a year ago from today, I spent about 24 hours in the magical region of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera! There are 5 (cinque) villages (terre) that make up this area – Monterosso ...

Vernazza, Italy is a Lilliputian village in the Cinque Terre region that clings to a steep rocky coast. It is very exposed to rough weather and there are warnings alerting visitors to beware the ...

We know how it is. You’re stuck at your desk and the day seems to be going on forever. Your mind starts to wander — at first to “anywhere but here,” but then to exotic, faraway lands where ...

Life seems mellow and tranquil in the tiny, idyllic seaside town of Vernazza in Italy’s Cinque Terre. But the community suffered a traumatic experience in October 2011 when torrential rains led ...

The trail from Monterosso to Vernazza, Italy presents some challenges, but the 90-minute effort will offer up big rewards. The challenges include about 550 steps as well as lots of potentially ...

Italy's Cinque Terre (CHINK-weh TAY-reh) is a quintet of villages clinging to a bit of rugged coastline between Genoa and Pisa. Long cut off from the modern world, this remote chunk of the Italian ...

Vernazza, the humble queen of Italy’s Riviera. The occasional train popping in and out of the mountain tunnels is the only reminder that the modern world is still out there somewhere.

While Vernazza’s fishing fleet is down to just a couple of boats, locals are still more likely to own a boat than a car. Boats are tethered to buoys, except in winter or when the red storm flag ...

Fundraising and hard work pays off. Park Hill Girl Scout Troop 63573 recently returned from a glorious 10-day tour of Italy. One day of the trip was spent volunteering in the spectacularly beautiful ...