Living Like an Italian: A 2023 Guide to Traveling Off the Beaten Path
When it comes to traveling to Italy, most people have a checklist of must-see destinations, including Rome, Venice, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast. While these places are undoubtedly stunning and rich in history and culture, they are often crowded with tourists, making it hard to experience the authentic Italian lifestyle. If you want to delve deep...
For baseball icon and Philly native Roy Campanella, fame far and wide, but little recognition here at home
Roy Campanella, the Hall of Fame catcher who grew up in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia, was born more than 100 years ago, yet there are no baseball fields, playgrounds, schools, or streets in the city named after him. Besides earning the National League Most Valuable Player award — three times — “Campy” was such a pioneer for civil right...
Italy plans high-speed train between Pompeii and Rome to increase tourism to heritage sites
Italy plans to open a high-speed rail connection between Rome and the ancient city of Pompeii, in a bid to ramp up tourism to the archaeological site and other locations along one of Italy's most beautiful stretches of coast. The €35m development foresees the creation of a new train station and transport hub adjacent to the Pompeii archaeological s...
Father and son inducted into Baking Hall of Fame
Baking is in the blood of the Rotella family, a legacy that goes back more than 160 years. Louis Rotella Sr. and Louis Rotella Jr. elevated Rotella’s Italian Bakery, La Vista, Neb., from an Omaha staple into a supplier of specialty bread and rolls throughout the United States. Their passion for the craft and business acumen have earned the father a...
Watch A Black Pagani Utopia Roam Narrow Streets Of A Medieval Italian City
The all-new Lamborghini Revuelto might be the talk of the town, but there’s another Italian hypercar that was unveiled a few months ago – the Pagani Utopia. The latest project of Horacio Pagani appeared in a new official video which was filmed in the historic city of Mantova in northern Italy. Pagani chose a dark-themed example of the Utopia for th...
Making the Most of Your Trip to Italy: Experience Italian Culture, Arts, Cuisine and everything in between
Italy is a country of splendid beauty and rich history. Its cultural legacy is an amalgamation of thousands of years of heritage and tradition—tracing its roots back to the Ancient Roman Empire—which eventually influenced art, fashion and cuisine all around the world. If you are only beginning to get to know Italy and its culture, there will surely...
Rising Actor Leonardo Cecchi Talks LA, Acting, and Authenticity
Talented, friendly, down-to-earth. These are words that perfectly describe the phenomenal actor, Leonardo Cecchi. Hailing from the snowy city of Minneapolis, Minnesota and moving to Italy when he was only a few months old, he grew into an amazing young actor and earned the titular role of Alex in the hit Italian Disney Channel show, Alex & Co, a se...
Borsalino Museum Opens Doors in Its Italian Hometown
Borsalino Foundation and the City of Alessandria teamed up for a new museum, which will value the heritage of the historic hatmaker. The exhibition is set to open to visitors on Wednesday, while the official inauguration will take place a day earlier. The museum will showcase the history of the house starting from 1857 up until the present day. The...
New Midtown Italian-American Spot Opens In Le Méridien
A new Italian-American is bringing a bevy of traditional dishes to Midtown inside of a recently opened luxury European hotel. At Allora Ristororante, inside Le Méridien at Fifth Avenue and 31st Street, one of their signature dishes is based on a 600-year-old six-foot-long piece of pasta. The rustic Abruzzese recipe Maccheroni alla Mugnaia (Miller’s...
The Captivating Coastal Town of Molfetta: A Glimpse into Southern Italy’s Rich Culture and History
Located in the southeastern region of Italy, Molfetta is a beautiful coastal town known for its charming streets, stunning architecture, and rich history. The town’s name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word “melficta,” meaning “damaged by fire.” However, over the centuries, the town has risen from the ashes and is now a thriving hu...
Scorsese, DiCaprio to premiere new film at Cannes
Martin Scorsese's new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, "Killers of the Flower Moon", will get its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, organizers confirmed on Friday. It will be the first time the veteran filmmaker presents a new film at the festival since he won best director there in 1986 for "After Hours". Scorsese won the top P...
Best souvenirs from Italy: 20 excellent regional products that you will love to gift
Traveling has always been one of the most beautiful things in the world and tourists who come to discover the wonders of Italy know it well. Bel Paese certainly doesn't need any introduction in terms of quality tourism, between enchanting places to visit and unique experiences to live. But anyway: what often makes the difference are the souvenirs f...