Little-known destinations, forgotten villages and whole regions to discover before everyone else does. The antidote to overtourism, one guide at a time.
At the University of Padua, the staircase of the Bo leads to the first permanent anatomical theatre in Europe, far from the crowds of the Veneto.
Jun 21, 2026
In Pitigliano, beyond the postcard terraces, narrow lanes and hidden courtyards tell the story of an authentic life carved in stone.
Jun 21, 2026
Just steps from the Two Towers, Bologna's Ghetto weaves narrow medieval alleys between Jewish history and old fish markets.
Jun 21, 2026
In the heart of Bologna, the Santo Stefano complex hides a maze of silent courtyards and cloisters just steps from the crowded porticoes.
Jun 21, 2026
Camogli and Boccadasse: two fishing harbours near Genoa, with pastel houses and beached boats, to experience authentic Liguria without the crush.
Jun 21, 2026
In Palermo's old harbour, the alleys of the Kalsa and the hidden courtyards of La Cala reveal an intimate city, between Arab stonework and hanging washing.
Jun 21, 2026
In the less-trodden districts of the Sasso Caveoso a still-inhabited Matera survives, made of communal courtyards, steep stairways and silence.
Jun 21, 2026
In Caltagirone, 142 steps clad in hand-painted majolica tiles climb through the heart of Baroque Sicily, best taken slowly and on foot.
Jun 21, 2026
Between the moat of the Castello Estense and the medieval alleys, Ferrara hides red-brick courtyards and passageways where the noise of the city melts away.
Jun 21, 2026