Birthplace of the Renaissance, surrounded by four different seas, Italy is a sun-drenched Mediterranean jewel.
Home to more than fifty UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the country is the ultimate location for cultural and environmental tourism. Italy's rich collections of art and literature span centuries.
The monuments, estimated to number over 100,000, ensure that every visit will be a whirlwind of palaces, museums, churches, art galleries, fountains, villas, and archaeological sites.
Dip into this endlessly fascinating country through an artistic perspective with full-color color photos that take you from Milan to Rome in Impressions of Italy: From Milan to Rome (a Travel Photo Art book).
Laine Cunningham, a three-time recipient of The Hackney Award, writes fiction that takes readers around the world. Her debut novel, The Family Made of Dust, is set in the Australian Outback, while Reparation is a novel of the American Great Plains. She is the editor of Sunspot Literary Journal.