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Chianti region, in Tuscany, is an area in Italy that is much-loved for its scenic beauty and gastronomic produce. The area is particularly famous for its red Chianti wine, renown worldwide: another great reason to visit the Chianti region. Discover what to do and see… and why not do it on a motorcycle? Do you know the Chianti area? Have you ever visited this fantastic Italian region? If you still haven’t been there, you need to go. Chianti is not only the name of the famous Italian red wine; it is also a land with a rich and refined history. A land that is well-worth exploring, filled with nat ..read more

Would you like to visit Southern Italy? Great idea, because the South of Italy is an ideal place to spend your holidays, as well as being one of the most beautiful areas of Italy. Get ready to be awe-struck by its incredible beauty and to taste its delicious food (and fantastic wine). Travelling through Southern Italy is a journey through the culture, the history and the traditions of the most beautiful country in the world. If you don’t know how to plan your trip in southern Italy, here are 5 places you shouldn’t miss and a few suggestions for an on the road tour. Many people say that Italy i ..read more

Do you love Italian food, and are you thinking of taking a holiday in Italy? Then make sure not to miss out on the best Italian Food Festivals. Check out the dates of some of the most famous Made in Italy Food Festivals: Alba’s truffle, Perugia’s chocolate, red and white wines from many different Italian regions. Here are a few suggestions for you to add to your Italian trip. Italian Food Festivals: celebrating great Food Made in Italy Travelling in Italy, especially at the end of Spring or in the Summertime, means that you will come across on all sorts of Sagre: the Sausage Sagra, the Hunter ..read more

Are you organizing a holiday on the Amalfi Coast, in Italy? Good choice! Amalfi and its coast  – renown all over the world – are one of the most beautiful places to visit in Southern Italy: true gems that you really shouldn’t miss out on. In this short guide you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about taking a trip on the Amalfi Coast, as well as the chronicles of an amazing motorcycle tour along this unforgettable route. If you are thinking of a trip to Italy to explore the Amalfi Coast, you’ve made the right choice. An Amalfi Coast Tour is a unique opportu ..read more

Ten luxury motorcycle tours in Italy to discover all this wonderful country has to offer, including all and every comfort. Hear The Road’s Luxury Motorcycle Tours in Italy offer original, tailor-made itineraries; specially selected hotels and restaurants and lots of fantastic activities. A luxury tour means great fun without any worries: there’s always someone there to look after you. Choose your favorite motorcycle tour. Amalfi coast and southern Italy – Luxury tour A perfect motorcycle itinerary to discover the iconic Amalfi Coast and Southern Italy. A dream holiday through magical landscape ..read more

Travelling across Europe on a motorcycle is a unique way to discover the natural and artistic wonders of the Old World. A motorcycle tour in Europe allows you to discover amazing roads that cross landscapes which are completely different from any other ones. A European holiday takes you from incredible mountain roads full of twists and turns, to the breathtaking seascapes of coastal routes. Here are ten European Motorcycle Tour suggestions organized by Hear The Road in Italy. You will be spoiled for choice! Amalfi coast and southern Italy The Amalfi Coast is one of Europe’s most iconic and fam ..read more

For true motorcycle enthusiasts, what could be better than combining a comfortable, good-handling motorcycle with a breathtaking ride through the fabulous Italian Alps and Dolomites? Italy is an amazing country, with a long history, wonderful food and incredible scenery and great hospitality to go with it all. Italian-born Enrico Grassi, the founder of Hear the Road Tours, loves to show his country to others and has spent many years learning the best roads and places to go. His strong passion shows as he proudly introduces visitors to his homeland. 11 days in Italy, discovering the Alps and D ..read more

Four amazing routes for anyone who wants to tour Corsica on a motorcycle. The French island has a unique charm also because of the juxtaposition between mountains and sea, and the parallel feelings of intimacy and grandiosity. Crossing the island on an on-the-road motorcycle holiday is the best way to see these diverse, unforgettable landscapes. Corsica Holidays, explore the island between mountains and sea Rock-hard, wild, dazzling, amazing heights and steep descents, curvy, proud and independent, welcoming but cautious, ancient, untamable, catching! This is Corsica, l’Île de Beauté (the Beau ..read more

In the Mediterranean Sea, two neighboring islands have flown the flags of many kingdoms and nations. Today, even though they are French and Italian, their flags share a symbol of cultural affinity—the Moor’s head. Sardinia was once part of Aragon (during Spain’s rule by the Moors) and while Corsica was also claimed by Aragon, it was never taken. The Moor’s head was borne by the supporters of King Theodore, the short-lived “summer king” of Corsica who temporarily freed Corsica from Genoese domination and now symbolizes a Corsican national identity. In September 2018 several friends joined me an ..read more