Luciano Fregonese, the mayor of a town in Italy known for Prosecco, started walking to counter the calories he consumed at social obligations. His jaunts have become a sensation. By Ali Watkins In a ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). From the towering Alps in the north to the sunny Mediterranean islands of the south, Italy’s 12 degrees of latitude offer diverse and ...

Get inspired by the diverse walking traditions from around the world. (Photo illustration: Till Lauer for Yahoo News) By incorporating elements of these traditions into our own walking practices, we ...

As the sun begins to set in towns across Italy, a cherished tradition unfolds. The passeggiata, derived from the Italian verb passeggiare, meaning "to walk," is a leisurely evening stroll that ...

In our fast-paced, goal-oriented society, walking is often viewed as a means to an end — a way to reach our 10,000 daily steps or burn those daily calories. However, cultures around the world have ...