A clockwise tour of the biggest Island in the Mediterranean sea: from Palermo to Lampedusa

Sicily, or Sicilia in Italian, is the largest Island in the Mediterranean Sea. It's mainly known as the cradle of the Italian mafia, but just thinking of Sicily as 'mafia-island' would almost be considered a...

Autumn is approaching but the weather is mild in Sardinia. Several towns on Sardinia are perfect to spend your autumn-break, but the small and enchanting town of Bosa, on the West coast of the island, is a true hidden gem.

The majority of the tourists traveling to Italy are visiting the country to learn more about its ancient culture, to go city hopping, to visit churches or to relax on one of the beautiful Mediterranean beaches. Or maybe for some skiing, during the winter.

Obviously, these are all...

Ti amo, ti voglio, ti ammiro. There are over 100 ways to say 'I love you' in Italian. There's even a saying in some parts of Europe that promises that 'a visit to Italy can save even the biggest crisis in a relationship'. People who have ever visited Italy will...

September has arrived but it's still summer in Sardinia. For lots of people, the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is best known for the Costa Smeralda, where in 1962, the Arab Prince Aga Khan IV created the Consortium, making the northeast corner of Sardinia very,

The past few years have been difficult financial times for a lot of people. The image of the banking industry could not possibly sink any lower, while tourism all over the world took quite a few punches as well. Needless to say that the rates of the most luxurious hotel...

Italy is a land of history and culture. With a few hundred museums spread out through the entire country, Italy is one of the must-visit countries for museum lovers.

Offering history museums, archaeological museums, and art museums with various art styles, the diversity is unmatched. And although rarities, such...

When you visit Italy, you'll notice that Italians have a lot of pride -- before you've even passed customs. Italians are very proud of several things. Of course there's food (especially pizza, espresso and the various types of pasta), but also soccer, their families and the...

Over 40 million tourists travel to Italy every year, making it the fith most visited country in the world. The capital Rome is by far the most popular destination in Italy, but some people rather travel to other cities or regions in the country, such as Milan, Venice or...

Although Antwerpen Central Station in Belgium is often named the most beautiful train station in Europe (at least in English and Dutch studies), Italy is considered to have the largest diversity in train stations in Europe. Traveling by train through Italy allows you to...

Most people will probably picture themselves in a hammock in Hawaii, the Maldives, Mauritius or the Seychelles, when they fantasize about the perfect beach. However, the Mediterranean Sea, which divides Southern Europe from Northern Africa, also has some stunning beaches to offer.

Pearly white sand and a...