Back in 1993, the Pollino National Park was established in an attempt to help prevent further deforestation and endangerment of the Bosnian Pine which can now be found throughout the park and is considered a symbol of the park. It is situated at the south of Italy, along the borders with Calabria and Basilicata and stretches far inland to include
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Located along the sunny shores of both the Tyrrhenian and the Ionian Seas, the Sila National Park is a popular tourist destination in Italy. The park offers some of the most romantic and picturesque sceneries in the region of Calabria. From the park, one can look out to sea and get a glimpse of the Aeolian Islands which dominate the
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On a recent fall trip to Sicily, my wife and I began our adventure in Catania. At the car rental office we asked the clerk to recommend a few hotels. The clerk graciously offered to call some hotels for us. She was successful and secured a room for us on the first call. When we arrived at the hotel, it
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Located within the Sella Ronda, you will find the very popular skiing destination known simply as Alta Badia. Every one of the resorts in the area is located more than 1,400 meters above sea level with the highest point in the area at 2,200 meters up. Throughout the entire season, the slopes in Alta Badia are well groomed and constantly
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The island of Lipari is covered with a rich and colorful history that dates back to the Neolithic Era. Located within the Aeolian Islands, Lipari is one of the more popular destinations of the seven major islands in the archipelago. There are many fine hotels, restaurants and beaches that can be found across the island. There are also a number
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