Monterosso al Mare, within the popular tourist destination of Cinque Terre, Italy, is a gem. I was here in September 2012 and was struck by its simple beauty. Most tourists had gone, and those here ...

Those looking for a relaxing vacation that will help them escape from their daily routines should look into traveling to Cinque Terre in Italy. This area is home to five fishing villages, beautiful ...

If you only have a limited amount of time in Cinque Terre and want to get an overview of the area, many travelers recommend seeing the five towns by boat. Plus, the experience of cruising the water is ...

Manarola, Italy -- A yellow bell tower that warned of pirates in past centuries stands sentinel in Italy's seaside village of Manarola. A bit farther down the hill in a town is a house with a ...

There are coastal locations all around the world well-known as tourism destinations. In Italy, top-of-mind places that fit the bill include the Amalfi Coast, Venice, and the oh-so-glamorous town of ...

The days of having the Cinque Terre to yourself are long gone. The string of villages along the Ligurian coast in Italy is far too exposed. Rick Steves wanders the lovely streets and waxes poetic ...

Our final run in Europe wasn’t supposed to be taken seriously. It began as a subtle challenge issued half-jokingly early on in the trip as an epic way to close out our 3-week travel-running experiment ...