Italy is a country with more than 3,000 years of history located in Southern Europe on the Apennine Peninsula. Although no larger than the US states of California and half of Oregon, Italy is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in all of Europe. The official language is Italian, but as you travel from region to region you will find Italy has 28 indigenous languages and six that are non-indigenous.
In addition to the various dialects and languages spoken, from one end to the other and including both the Islands of Sardinia and Sicily, the cultures and cuisines are different as well. There are, in fact, 20 regions of which only 5 have greater autonomy. And interestingly enough there are two small countries within Italy’s borders…San Marino and Vatican City (Holy See).
Off the beaten path in the mountainous region of Campania, there lies a remains of what once was a thriving village. Walk through the ruins of this abandoned place and listen for whispers upon the wind.
If you love pristine, sparkling waters, and beaches with snow white sand then Sardinia is the place for you.