Trieste is one of the best locations in Italy for coffee lovers. The history of Trieste is deeply tied to global coffee production and has served as a gateway for coffee into Italy since the 18th Century. This bustling seaport has been the main coffee harbour in the Mediterranean for centuries. 

Because Trieste was a distribution hub for the world’s most in-demand bean, it also became a global center of coffee roasting. Illy, one of coffee’s most famous brands, originated in Trieste. 

If you’re looking to discover off-the-beaten-path adventures in Italy, set your sights on Orvieto. This shining medieval city, inhabited since before the Roman Empire, sits on the flat top of a volcanic bluff from a long-ago eruption. With a long-standing history, gorgeous architecture, and a famous local white wine, it makes an excellent visit for any Italian trip.

Skiing in Italy is a long-standing tradition, with the Alps providing a stunning background and a skiing wonderland. Italian ski resorts have frequently been the subjects of film — both for their slopes and luxurious hospitality. With many of these regions being accessible by train, We cover some of the best places to ski in Italy, focusing on Italian Alps skiing.

While many people know the popular Aosta Valley, let's discuss some other regions you can go skiing in Italy

Italy is blessed with an excellent rail service that not only connects the big cities to each other, but also all the quaint, Italian villages along the way. Travelling by rail gives you the perfect opportunity to mix it up. Plan you Italy travel itinerary to include stops in some of Italy’s most spectacular off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Below are just a few examples of some of the amazing destinations that await you when take the train in Italy.

Vipiteno-Sterzing, South Tyrol

There’s no shortage of things to do in Sicily, as it’s been a hub of culture and trading for at least two thousand years. Its beauty, warm climate and strategic location in the Mediterranean have seen it settled by early tribes like the Sicani, then waves of Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and Norman populations, until the unification of Italy in the 1800s.

In our always-on modern world, many of us feel like we don’t have the time to actually take our time. It’s why we look forward to our vacations so much! Yet both science and common sense demonstrate that a key to long-term happiness is savoring the little moments of joy, whenever they happen.

You may have traveled to the Campania region to experience the archeological wonders of Pompeii, or the serene beaches of the Amalfi coast. Or maybe you have traveled by train from Rome to Naples for the pizza and the exquisite pastries.

There is a reason why Palermo, Sicily is Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2018. Since the city was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th Century BC, it has been conquered and inhabited by almost every historical player in the region: the Romans, the Vandals and the Ostrogoths, then back to the Romans of the Byzantine empire, then the Arabs, the Normans, the Spanish until finally, it became part of Italy during its unification in the 19th Century.

There are some things you just can’t experience from the window of a tour bus or passing by on a train. Some of the most remarkable places in Italy are best reached on foot. Consider making time for a walking holiday in Italy. Or step outside the city to explore some of the best hiking trails in Italy. 

We’ll take you through some of the best hikes in Italy — from hiking trails in the Dolomites to the Cinque Terre trail.

Cinque Terre

Italy has a wide selection of geothermal springs, many of which have been used since ancient times. Used for relaxation, pleasure, and therapeutic relief, most easily accessible by train, you can visit many of these hot springs year-round — whether to soak luxuriously in the summer sun or to warm up on a chilly winter’s evening.

Read on for some of the most excellent hot springs to visit during your trip to Italy.