I grew up spending my summers in Praia a Mare, a tiny beach town in Calabria—population of 6,350—where my mom is from in the south. Were it not for our high-speed WiFi, I’d say it’s a place that’s lost in time, because in many ways, little has changed. I crave the familiarity of home once it starts to feel like summer in the city, but I also love to explore. Italy’s bountiful regions have plenty to offer, from craggy coastlines to soaring peaks and breathtaking valleys; so far, I’ve made my way through 13 of them. The big three (which include Rome, Naples, and Milan) are just usually stopovers for me; here are the hidden gems I’d actually visit for a low-key summer holiday.