Ah, Cinque Terre! You are bellissimo! Magnifico! Beyond compare, even when overrun by the sweaty hordes Rick Steves unleashed ...

Visitors flock to this part of northwest Italy, chasing their own version of la dolce vita, the sweet life. And they come to hike.

How best to see Italy’s dreamy Ligurian coast? Follow the ancient cobblestoned paths that wind from town to town.

I traced the coastal road until Portofino appeared, a jewel box of pastel palazzos ... Over a cold glass of Vermentino from the Cinque Terre and a bowl of perfectly al dente spaghetti heaped ...

There are many beautiful small towns in Italy, from the likes of Vernice’s neighbour Burano, Vernazza in Cinque Terre and ...

Travelling through Cinque Terre’s beautiful, cascading villages by rail and boat ... In the UNESCO World Heritage area of Matera, also known as ‘the jewel of the Basilicata’, awaits an intriguing ...

Florence, Tuscany’s crown jewel, is a living testament to the Renaissance era ... charming seaside towns like Viareggio and the picturesque Cinque Terre — a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the ...

Queen Mary debuted two historical royal jewels as she wowed at the gala dinner during the Finland state visit. The Danish Queen chose to wear Queen Caroline Amalie's gold diadem with antique ...