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The Corning-San Giovanni Sister Cities Association is sending faculty and students of the Corning-Painted Post Area School District, along with the mayor, to Italy to participate in its exchange program between the Sister Cities this February. The association will send two high school students, two high school teachers, the superintendent of the sc...

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Think about Brunelleschi’s cupola, in Florence, think about its color… that rich, beautiful orangey-red, so vibrant and clean, so vivid against the blue skies of a terse winter day. Well, that color is all down to Impruneta terracotta. Impruneta, set in picturesque Tuscany, more specifically, in the Chianti region of Tuscany, is only about 9 miles...

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In this article, we delve into the 20 best places to retire in Italy for US citizens. Navigating retirement planning involves strategic decision-making, and for numerous US citizens, Italy has emerged as an enchanting destination to retire to. These American retirees are attracted to the richness of the Mediterranean lifestyle, the beauty of stunni...

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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...

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Netflix's latest comedy offering, Made in Italy, invites audiences on a delightful journey through the picturesque landscapes of Italy, intertwined with heartwarming humor and touching moments of love and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Tuscan countryside, Made in Italy follows the story of Jack (played by Liam Neeson), a Londo...

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A popular saying, often the bearer of great wisdom in the Italian culture, tells that: "Whoever goes to Santa Fiora, there falls in love with it". Is that true? Well, we are about to discover it today by leaving for the wonderful Tuscany, a region full of enchanting historic villages to visit. Our journey today takes us to Santa Fiora, a real gem i...

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Time is always precious when you travel, and one thing people often forget to do during their trip is unwind. I’m talking about true relaxation. In our never-ending quest to “see as much as possible in as little time as possible,” we often forget to savor and enjoy the places we are visiting. For instance, have you ever considered visiting one of t...

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Florence is the capital of the Tuscany Region, historical city of medieval origin, a fixed stop for world tourism. Every year tens of thousands of people visit what has been defined as the cradle of the Renaissance. Florence is a city overlooking the river Arno, maze of streets and alleys set in medieval and Renaissance buildings. Just walk through...

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The airport in Florence, Italy, doesn’t have as many amenities as Italy’s significantly larger airports in Rome, Milan, and Venice. There aren’t any Hermes stores, you can’t pick up a Rolex before you board, and your dining options are limited to three unremarkable restaurants. But the primarily regional airport is about to undergo a massive, multi...

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If you are looking for an extraordinary holiday in Italy, discovering enchanting landscapes, ancient villages to visit, local stories and cultures to experience, Tuscany is certainly among the most iconic regions of this beautiful peninsula. Today, our journey takes us exactly to this land, more precisely to the Valdichiana territory, to discover a...

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