2018 Spotlight Destinations: Sicily
Why Sicily, Italy, deserves a spot on your 2018 travel calendar.
Is Venice a top destination or just one big rip-off? Our special travel advisor has the scoop
From high-priced gondoliers to restaurants handing you exorbitant bills at the end of meals, one of Europe’s hottest destinations still thrives
What Does Climate Change Mean for Our World Heritage Sites?
While the list of endangered UNESCO heritage sites is long and growing, the resources for protecting these places is marginal at best.
Harvesting Sicilian Pistachios on an Active Volcano
The rich lava soil of Sicily's Mount Etna provides the perfect conditions for growing dangerously delicious pistachios.
A Tale of Two Vespa Crashes
In Rome, driving safe is paramount. It’s also harder than it sounds.
On Italy’s Amalfi Coast, a City Devotes Itself to Ceramics
Vietri Sul Mare is steeped in a uniquely dazzling tradition, with ceramic tiles bejewelling the ground, fountains, stores and even garbage cans.
I Lost My Camera on Mount Etna, and the Internet Helped Find It
Our columnist lost her GoPro. To get it back, she needed 31,000 Internet users, a newlywed Lithuanian couple and two hikes up an active volcano.
This Week in Travel News: Italy Officially Has Too Many Tourists
Plus: You could get up to $1,800 in flight compensation (but airports don't want to advertise that), and USA Today voters have unexpected tastes in Canadian tourism.
Beach Hoarders, Beware: Italy is Fining Anyone Caught Saving a Seat on the Sand
The Italian government recently began confiscating beach towels laid out early by visitors saving a spot for themselves on the sand and fining the hoarders themselves. As our senior editor points out from personal experience, it’s a bigger deal than it seems.
Burned at the Steak: Biting off More Steak Florentine Than One Could Chew
Culinary delights are one of the great pleasures of travel... but overindulgence can have its price.