Corniglia is in the geographic center of the Cinque Terre and unlike its sister villages, is perched on top of a promontory looking over the sea.
Explore and Stay in the Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre - perhaps Italy's most idyllic seaside cluster of villages. Even though the architecture, cuisine and lifestyle are very similar among the towns, there was little interaction over the past thousand years and each village developed its own quirky personality.
Meet the Guest Editors of Our Cinque Terre Issue
We are proud to have two Cinque Terre insiders (they're also local residents and travel experts) to write our special report on the five villages. These ladies provide lots of insider tips!
Wine: Drink Up in the Cinque Terre
Winemaking in the Cinque Terre is called "heroic winemaking" because of the back-breaking effort that goes into each and every bottle of wine made here. The famous white wines are primarily made from the three white grapes: Bosco, Albarola and Vermentino.
7 Quick Tips for a Better Italy Trip
After writing about Italy full-time for nearly 12 years (and helping numerous people plan their trips), I've learned a thing or two about how to make an already good trip a great one. Here are seven tips!
Where to Stay and Eat on the Tuscan Island of Capraia
Capraia is an island of just 400 souls but they know how to take care of visitors! Find out where to stay and where to eat (think seafood) when you visit this Tuscan island!
Capraia, By Land and Sea
Legend says that when the goddess Venus emerged from the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea, she dropped her necklace, and those gemstones became the seven islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, one of which is stunning Capraia.
Gourmet Shopping Tour in Rome
Romans take their food shopping seriously. Gathering staples and ingredients for the coming days is more of a time-honored ritual of visiting small proprietors than a taxing series of errands. Experience this for yourself on the Rome Gourmet Walking Tour.
Vineyards of the Valpolicella
There's a valley that lies to the north of the city of Verona, separated from the shores of Lake Garda by a mountain. Called the Valpolicella, the name of this area is thought to derive from a Latin and Greek mixture of "valley of the cellars." Wine cellars, that is.
Italian Food Rule: Italians Don’t Snack, They Eat Nutella
Italians stay thin (at least, in the near past), because they follow two of the Italian Food Rules: 1) No eating while walking; and 2) No snacking. But then there is Nutella.