Here we go again: Valentine's Day is here and you still don't know where to spend a weekend or just a romantic night with your soulmate, right? No fear! In this special Hidden Gems Love Edition we lead you to discover some of the most beautiful romantic places to visit in Italy - is there any other better occasion than Valentine's? In this article...

In the midst of the countless churches gracing the historic center of Palermo, some of which are UNESCO sites, one cannot help but notice the one that occupies a prominent place at the Quattro Canti, or Piazza Vigliena. This square lies at the heart of the ancient city and serves as the intersection of the main, oldest streets that crisscross the c...

After a summer trip to Rome this past year, we're still thinking about long lines everywhere and how crowded it was. There are some incredible things to see in Italy, like visiting historic buildings and other spots where history happened... it's wonderful. However, sometimes, when you need a vacation, it's not from the place you live but from too...

Executive Chef Steve Chiappetti has announced the opening of Archive Lounge, a new Sicilian pizza and wine destination in the heart of Streeterville, Chicago. Located on the lofted, second level of Hotel EMC2(228 E. Ontario St.), Archive is a spirited expression of cuisine inspired by Chef Chiappetti’s Italian heritage, with a focus on house-made a...

When Angelo Dalo was looking to open a new Sicilian restaurant, he wanted somewhere you could sit outside. Somewhere like Sicily, where he was born. “In Danville the days are long and hot,” he said. “In Sicily it’s quite hot, and the food is just made to go with that weather, and we love the weather. I’ve always wanted a small space with lots of pa...

Less famous than its neighbours Catania and Palermo, who have long charmed visitors with their centennial history, Ragusa is a comparatively newer city that can still enrich tourists with its architecture and culture. Immersed in an area very rich in natural and architectural beauties to visit, the city stands on the Hyblaean Mountains which is als...

They met in California back in the 1970s when they were both 18 and went on to marry at the age of 21. Over five decades later, Randy Allen and Cindy Harding Nannarelli from the US are both living in Italy with their husbands. In fact, the two couples’ homes in Noto, Sicily are located just a short distance from each other. “We share a lot of meals...

How many Italian Americans out there are working hard to try to pass the Italian language, or one of Italy’s countless Regional Languages, onto the next generation in their family?  What about those of us who are attempting to do it while learning one of these languages ourselves?  Raising your kids with Sicilian, Italian, Neapolitan, or Venetian m...

With family celebrations taking up the winter holidays and the summer a perennial struggle to mesh everyone’s schedules, spring break in Italy can be a great alternative. Schools generally close at least once between March and April, and stay closed for a week (or slightly longer, if you count two weekends); flights are often cheaper during these s...

If you are looking for a vacation that allows you to immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty of nature and discover the thousand-year history of Sicily, you cannot fail to visit the Madonie Park. This spectacular natural park, located in the northeastern part of Sicily, offers breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity and a number of fascinating...