A Complete Guide To Sardinian Cuisine
In recent years, the beaches of Sardinia have become a summer holiday hotspot for celebrities and lovers of la dolce vita. But while its natural beauty is a magnet for tourists, there’s no denying that its distinct culture is equally enticing. As writers, we often marvel at the diversity of Italy’s twenty regions, but Sardinia has a unique flair th...
How “A chance in life” supports and empowers children globally while remaining true to its Italian roots
Life is full of opportunities, yet not for everyone. Living in countries with wars, poor economic conditions, and a lack of welfare makes it impossible to pursue basic rights. That’s especially true for children. A Chance in Life, once known as Boys’ Town, was founded to fill that gap, by providing shelter, education, and leadership development for...
Basilicata welcomes spring with seven itineraries
Spring is the best time to discover the beauty of Italy's Basilicata region. And seven different walking tours, suitable for all levels of physical fitness, will allow visitors to explore the territory known in ancient times as Lucania, accompanied by the guide 'Camminare in Basilicata' (Walking in Basilicata), which can be easily consulted by thos...
Athletics: Jacobs to return to competition in Rome May 18
Italy's double Olympic champion sprinter Marcell Jacobs said Friday he will return to competition in the Roma Sprint Festival in the Italian capital on May 18. "I'll be happy if in September I shall have confirmed my two titles, the Olympic one and the European one," said the 29-year-old El Paso born athlete. "At a mental level I'm happy, I'm very...
Top 10 best places to stay in the Langhe in 2024
Do you dream of an unforgettable holiday, surrounded by stunning landscapes of the Piedmontese hills, in a land rich in art and culture, but above all excellent wine and a rich and varied culinary tradition? The territory of the Langhe is the ideal place to slow down, enjoy the slow pace and conviviality of everyday life in the small ancient villag...
Vernazza, Cinque Terre
Vernazza is the only natural port of the Cinque Terre and is famous for its harbor, its multicoloured houses and its magical alleyways. Vernazza has preserved the characteristics of a typical sea town. This small fishing village is very narrow and its vital center is located in a small, picturesque square, just near the harbor. When you arrive in V...
How Does Italy’s ‘La Dolce Visa’, Work?
How do you even begin to explain the charm of Italy for expats? Italy’s attractions include its Mediterranean climate, cuisine, cultural history, and beautiful surroundings. However, it is also a place where people enjoy the small things in life. Life here is infused with the mindset of savouring each moment of the day with a grateful attitude –...
15 Craft Beer Bars and Breweries in Rome for Superlative Artisanal Pints
Shards of broken beer bottles crunch under my feet while I walk through Trastevere en route to the market, early Saturday morning. Tennet’s Super Strong Lager, a Scottish beer, is higher in alcohol than the classic Italian lager, and most teenagers who drink this beer tend to prefer the buzz to the taste. Why the empty bottles are left unattended,...
Rome reopens Mussolini's wartime bunker and air-raid shelter
A wartime air-raid shelter and bunker built by Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini reopen to visitors on Friday following renovation works and the addition of a new multimedia exhibition. The underground complex is located below the Casino Nobile in the grounds of Villa Torlonia, the private residence of Mussolini and his family from 1929 until...
Sicily, discovery of the agora of the ancient city of Abakainon
An important archaeological discovery in Sicily, where in Tripi (Messina), a village of just over 700 inhabitants nestled between the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountains: in fact, theagora of ancient Abakainon, an ancient city mentioned by Diodorus Siculus that was located in the area where Trippi now stands, has been found. These are remains of an im...
White Lotus boosted flights from US to Italy by over 200%
The second season of award-winning HBO dark comedy White Lotus, set in Taormina in Sicily, boosted flights from the US to Italy by 205%, Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè said Thursday. Flights from Germany rose by even more, 265%, in the wake of the mini-series screening from October to December 2022, she said. Further, Santanchè said, "the seaso...
What do stories do? Storytelling & entrepreneurship in Italy
Dear Friends of Italian Innovators, in February I had the honor of delivering a lecture on storytelling and entrepreneurship at Chapman University. In this presentation, I explored the archetypes of storytelling and examined the Italian tradition of narrative advertising as a distinct mark of Italian companies. I publish it here as my core content...