Why are these Italian ghost towns worth a visit? While many are in a complete state of abandonment—some wholly reduced to rubble—roughly 120 ghost towns have been restored or ...

Ah Italy. I always say that it is impossible to have a bad time in Italy. Not only are there so many beautiful cities in ...

Each suite is decorated with historical artifacts, providing a unique view of the region’s famous hot air balloons. In Matera, Italy, a village known for having dwellings, churches and palaces ...

(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) “I joke that Italy is always on top of my bucket ... Rooms from €1,000. Matera in the country’s south has been an in-the-know day trip thanks to its Sassi ...

Italy’s geographical variety means that local climate conditions can change greatly depending on the area you're in. But ...

On the northern edge of this famed UNESCO city, eying the sassi (Matera's spooky cave-pocked landscape), the Gravina gorge and the river below, this hotel exploits its mix of ancient tufa homes ...

U.S. citizens retire in Italy for a lifestyle of abundance. If you love history, gastronomy, and natural beauty, Italy almost ...

ABILENE, Texas — Thirteen years ago, the Matera Paper Company caught fire in Abilene. The Abilene Fire Department arrived on seen just before 8 p.m. to find the 105-year-old building engulfed in ...

How best to see Italy’s dreamy Ligurian coast? Follow the ancient cobblestoned paths that wind from town to town.

Forget memories of top-and-tailing in a caravan bed in Wales or scrapping over your blue ra-raa skirt in Lanzarote, a holiday ...