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Italy offers a variety of breathtaking hiking trails, especially as spring arrives and nature begins to bloom. From the Dolomites to the Amalfi Coast, the top-rated paths are a perfect way to reconnect with the outdoors. AllTrails, a popular platform for hiking enthusiasts, has compiled a list of the 10 most highly rated trails in Italy, all with a...

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Made in Italy innovation for recycling and sustainability has many excellent stories to tell. Today, we talk about a smart trash bin capable of handling any type of waste and automatically sorting it. In short, it's a solution to the problem of proper disposal and recycling: for example, does Tetra Pak go with paper, plastic, or unsorted waste? It...

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A longtime friend of the NIAF and an active member of the Italian American Congressional Delegation, Congressman LaFalce also served as dinner chairman for the Foundation’s 18th Anniversary Gala Dinner in 1993. He served three different districts from 1975 to 2003 in the U.S. House of Representatives, dedicating his life to public service and uplif...

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A Holy Year. A Jubilee Year— a year of prayer and plenary indulgence for the Catholic Church. Easter, the most theologically significant celebration and the heart of the liturgical year. In the midst of it all, Rome remains an undisputed and privileged destination, especially with the arrival of spring and the first long weekends of the season. Thi...

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Premiered in Venice as part of the events held on the occasion of the 81st Mostra Internazionale dell’Arte Cinematografica the documentary film Il Mecenate directed by Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, tells the story of the first patron of the modernity: Galeazzo Arconati. Without him we would not have a history of great beauty. We would not all have t...

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A flight mix-up departing from Rome has left us with 24 hours to spare in Italy, so we decide to make the most of our time with a train trip to the historical hilltop town of Tivoli – a popular retreat for Romans. A beautiful hilltop town 30km northeast of the capital, Tivoli has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and ancient ruins are dotted...

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Davio's Back Bay Boston and Braintree invite guests to embark on a culinary journey through Italy with an exclusive Pasta Tasting Menu. Available Monday through Friday, this unique offering combines Davio's signature Italian craftsmanship with carefully curated wine pairings from Davio’s Reserve collection. At the Davio's Back Bay location, this is...

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You may not hear about many celebrity sightings on Lake Maggiore; there are no Clooney-caliber stars who spend their summers here boating with their A-list friends. Instead, there are small towns, botanical gardens, lakeside beaches, ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and boating, and a decidedly laid-back vibe when compared to its posher sibl...

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A new Italian eatery is headed to South Boston. Felipe Angeline and Vanessa Cannella, the husband-and-wife duo behind Bottega Fiorentina in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner, are opening a new concept, Bottega del Sud, in the former Thirst space at 645 E Second St. Established in 1994 by Andrea and Christina Ferrini, Bottega Fiorentina has been a neighbo...

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In a quiet revival of Italy’s spiritual heritage, the Sicilian Via dei Frati trail has emerged as a powerful new magnet for travelers in search of solitude, natural wonder, and historical resonance. This 166-kilometre trail, recently restored and reopened to the public, winds through Sicily’s Madonie natural park—offering an experience that sits at...

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The Catholic Central Union of America, founded in 1855 and headquartered in St Louis, has gifted their Italian immigration files to the Italian Community of St Louis. The files include tens of thousands of documents regarding immigration settlement from the 1880s until the 1960s. Before Catholic Charities, the Catholic Central Union of America was...

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There’s no doubt that Italy is a feast for all the senses, especially the sense of taste. Italian food products and cuisine have infiltrated just about every corner of the globe, but there’s no comparison to trying classic Italian recipes at their source—and there’s so much more than pizza, pasta, and gelato. Italian cuisine is very regional, so do...

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