Monterosso al Mare, within the popular tourist destination of Cinque Terre, Italy, is a gem. I was here in September 2012 and was struck by its simple beauty. Most tourists had gone, and those here ...

The trail that connects Monterosso to Vernazza is a beautiful yet challenging one. At the trailhead, travelers will ascend a daunting number of stairs, but the views of citrus orchards and vineyards ...

Courtesy of d!g!tALE by Alessandro Ciabini|Getty Images The best way to get around Cinque Terre is by foot. Not only is trekking the chief attraction of this Italian coastal region, but it's also the ...

Those looking for a relaxing vacation that will help them escape from their daily routines should look into traveling to Cinque Terre in Italy. This area is home to five fishing villages, beautiful ...

Manarola, Italy -- A yellow bell tower that warned of pirates in past centuries stands sentinel in Italy's seaside village of Manarola. A bit farther down the hill in a town is a house with a ...

Italy is full of cultural heritage and there are many historical relics that aren’t know to the majority of tourists visiting the country. A remarkable one is the “Gigante“, a 14 meter high image of ...

Italy was my first love. It entered my life 60 years ago through the lovely plaintive lament of Gigliola Cinquetti, and the moody musicality of her words: “Non ho l’eta per amarti” (I’m not old enough ...

A year ago, a freak rainstorm hit the Cinque Terre, an idyllic string of five Italian Riviera towns. Within four hours, the region got 22 inches of rain — a third of an average year’s total. While ...

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