If you’ve had the chance to spend Easter in Italy, you’ll know that settimana santa (holy week) is taken seriously. The religious holiday is marked up and down the country with street processions and devotional ceremonies in the lead-up to Easter Sunday, or Domenica della Resurrezione. Given Italy’s mania for all things food, it comes as no surpris...

Some days we want to have lunch in Rome and dinner in Milan, for that we’re grateful for the three-hour Alta Velocità. But then there are other days we want to slow down, peel our eyes from our screens, and really just enjoy the ride. These three train lines call attention to bygone eras of travel, and they’re more about the journey than the destin...

Laura Lasorda, daughter of Tommy and Jo Lasorda, will be attending the upcoming Fullerton Sister City Association Grand Tour of Italy Informational Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 5 pm inside Fullerton Library Osborne Auditorium.  In 2021, Tollo (Chieti) in Abruzzo, Italy became Fullerton’s Sister City in honor of Tommy Lasorda, a 63-year Fullerto...

Equestrian enthusiasts will love a vacation on horseback in Italy: seeing the Bel Paese from the saddle is truly a unique and unforgettable experience. From north to south and on its islands, Italy boasts innumerable areas for excursions on horesback, ideal for discovering beautiful and unique places. Nature lovers can explore natural parks, immers...

L'Aquila, the city devastated by the massive earthquake that struck Italy's central Abruzzo region almost 15 years ago, has been announced as Italian Capital of Culture 2026. Shortlisted towns and cities vying for the coveted title presented their bids to a jury last week, with the winning candidate for the prestigious recognition unveiled by Itali...

Located in central Italy, between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most under-the-radar regions. A third of it is made up of national parks, making it a paradise for nature lovers, hikers, and skiers. Though you won’t find major monuments like the Colosseum, you’ll find impeccably preserved Medieval villages th...

To unite Molise with Abruzzo beginning with a popular referendum to merge the province of Isernia. This is the initiative presented at a press conference by a promoting committee formed in the Molise city. Ten are the founders, but many are the supporters of the proposal, which the president of the Committee, Antonio Libero Bucci, explained. "The p...

33,000 hectares of vineyard area (including 17,000 of Montepulciano); 3.4 million hectoliters of wine produced, of which more than 1 million are claimed as DOC, 80% represented by Montepulciano d'Abruzzo; 6,000 grape producers, 35 cooperative wineries and more than 250 wineries. A market that is declining in volume, but unexpectedly increasing in v...

The picturesque Abruzzo region, nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the snow-capped Gran Sasso in Italy, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Historically known for its Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, a wine celebrated for its affordability rather than its quality, the region is now at the forefront of an exciting wine renaissance. This shift is at...

Dive into Pescara with this no-frills guide. Get the lowdown on history, location, and how to roam the streets. Spot landmarks, secret spots, and build your go-to list. Hit top shops, tours, beaches, and clubs. Map out day trips, top eats, cool areas, and where to crash. Know when to go, what to expect weather-wise, and the must-see events. Learn k...