After Economist correspondent Tim Judah almost died from food poisoning his wife took him to Liguria in Italy to recover. Out of season, he noticed that there seemed to be a lot of old people ...

Italy has some 5,000 ghost towns, many boasting temples covered in moss, collapsed medieval abbeys and crumbling Renaissance ...

I settled in to the Silk Lounge Bar, the name a nod to the town’s history in the textile industry, and devoured a bowl of trofie with fresh pesto, a pasta dish long synonymous with Liguria.

Linking the five villages of Liguria’s famous Cinque Terre ... the gentle hills easily tackled and the food and wine always tempting. You do, however, need to walk it the wrong way — against the flow ...

Everyone has their favorite pasta dish, including celebrity chefs. Discover their top picks, along with some of the best ...

Bread is a staple across the world, and there are dozens of variations depending on the region. Here's what to expect from the common types you might find.

Art and sculpture, wine and pasta, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Vatican City and Venice are just some of what Italy is famous ...

Pesto, a beloved sauce originating from Italy, has a rich history that dates back centuries. Traditionally made using a ...