That’s it, I thought, emptying a plastic bag of capers, the last of the little hoard I’d brought home last summer from the Italian island of Lipari. I’ve eaten capers many times without really knowing ...

At the time of publishing, American travelers are not permitted to visit Italy and international travel is not currently advised. This piece is intended to serve as inspiration (and armchair travel) ...

A dreamy Mediterranean vacation sounds incredible until you get to the destination and the pristine spots you've seen in photos are actually overrun with tourists. Fortunately, if you're willing to ...