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.

Combine scenic train rides and glorious walks, with options in the Côte d’Azur, Swiss Alps, Norwegian national parks and more ...

Cinque Terre also has gorgeous beaches where you can catch some rays, just be sure to bring shoes as they are rock beaches sans sand. Or opt for a hired boat tour that will take you around all ...

Cinque Terre, which translates to "Five Lands," is ... Monterosso is the largest of the five villages and the only one with a proper sandy beach. It’s a great place to start, but my favorite ...

You can also veer off the trail halfway between the Cinque Terre villages for a visit to the clothing-optional beach, Guvano. Recent visitors called Sentiero Vernazza a Corniglia a semi-strenuous ...

Over a cold glass of Vermentino from the Cinque Terre and a bowl of perfectly al ... Pan This Italian City Is One of Europe's Oldest Beach Resorts — but It Also Has a Lively Art, Bar, and ...