Calabria, in the toe of Italy's boot, has yet to draw tourist crowds – but it has as much charm as the country's coastal ...

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The striking coastal settings that have long drawn visitors to Cinque Terre can be found elsewhere on the Italian Riviera.

You, however, may call me “El Divo.” Today, you shall accompany me as we visit the jewel of Italy’s Ligurian coast, the Cinque Terre. Ah, Cinque Terre! You are bellissimo! Magnifico!

If you're an adventurous traveler, Europe has a number of cliffside trails that promise spectacular views and an adrenaline ...

And if you're not up for hiking from town to town, you can always catch the train that runs along the coast and stops at each town. Cinque Terre also has gorgeous beaches where you can catch some ...

How best to see Italy’s dreamy Ligurian coast? Follow the ancient cobblestoned ... the peninsula tends to be overshadowed by the Cinque Terre, which I first visited after graduating from college ...