Though it’s akin to picking among your children, everyone who visits Italy’s Cinque Terre region holds a secret favorite among its five villages. It could be argued that Vernazza is the sexiest; that Corniglia offers the most amazing views. My favorite? The simple, steep-sided hamlet of Manarola, because an amazing stay there let me sink […]
Cinque Terre
Endangered Places: Italy’s Cinque Terre
If you’ve been there, or even have just watched Rick Steves scamper along its hiking paths, you already have a feeling – Italy’s Cinque Terre is a special place. This small region of five historic villages clinging dramatically to Italy’s gorgeous Ligurian Coast ticks all the travel boxes: undeniable natural beauty, a relaxed pace, and […]