During Christmastime in Candelara, visitors can attend the Candle Festival, Candele a Candelara, where all the lights are turned off and you are surrounded only by the soft glow of a candlelight procession.

Plan your next Sunday hike along the rocky cliffs of the Veneto Region’s Monte Baldo, where many define this hidden gem to be a place where Heaven and Earth meet at Santuario Madonna della Corona (Sanctuary of the Lady of the Crown).

Small brass cobblestones across Europe form a massive memorial to former citizens who were victims of Nazi persecution. Each tells the story of an individual life.

Here are suggestions for long weekend trips that are easily accessible to those stationed at NAS Sigonella.

Here is an overview of the five beautiful villages running north to south in Italy’s Cinque Terre National Park.

Possibly one of the most famous towns on the island of Sicily is Taormina, located just over an hour north of NAS Sigonella.

Some cult favorites have filmed throughout Italy and if you find yourself in some of these regions below maybe add some to your itinerary!

Visit a truly gluten-free and celiac-safe haven in Vicenza, Italy. At BigFree you can shop worry free and enjoy a fresh GF treat from their cafe.

Youth writer Anna Crofton from Spangdahlem Middle School visited Rome on a family trip, and you can read all about this teenager’s favorite sites, foods and experiences.

When in Rome, even if you are gluten free, you can enjoy fresh, homemade pizza, pastas and pastries! Here is a short guide on places I enjoyed that are celiac and gluten-sensitive friendly.