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A territory rich in great wines, culture, landscapes and tradition, where even a good glass to be tasted in a unique atmosphere or in a historic winery is reason to travel in search of an experience to remember. We are in the lands of Langa and Roero, Italy’s leading district in terms of value, home of Barolo, Barbaresco and the other important dec...

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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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When Fred Buscaglione arrived in his home city of Turin after the war, he was returning to a devastated city and a traumatised people questioning the very core of their national identity. He was 24 and felt suddenly old: the Turin he remembered, the bustling, confident city with a vibrant nightlife, seemed to be from a different lifetime. Freshly d...

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Spring is a season that brings life back into nature: flowers bloom, trees fill with green leaves, and birds sing again. It is a time of awakening, rebirth and joy that is manifested in every corner of the Earth. Similarly, slow tourism is a way for us to connect with nature and awaken our senses and our desire for discovery. While spring invites u...

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You’ve heard of Barolo, Barbaresco, and probably even the Langhe — though renowned vignerons across these major appellations are setting their sights (and literally, sites) higher. Located high in the hills of the provinces of Asti, Alessandria, and Cuneo, the Alta Langa is home to Italy’s first traditional method sparkling wine, and could hold a m...

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Diversity understood as a value, the unparalleled role of those people who live the territory and have made it great, hands and minds that have laid the foundations for success, which has attracted so many investments that have caused vineyard prices to skyrocket to close to 4 million per hectare in Barolo's most prestigious “cru”. But also the mes...

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In a lifetime of riding the rails, the trains I remember best all had this in common: they were old, noisy, and none too fast. I’m thinking of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, switchbacking its way up precipitous terraces that bristled with tea plantations; the cog railway to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps; and the vintage streetcars I spent a blissful...

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I’ve eaten my way through many of Italy’s 20 regions. Lovely lemon pasta in Calabria, fried sea creatures in Veneto, fabulous stuffed olives in Le Marche. I could ooze delight for days reimagining unforgettable food experiences in the Bel Paese. I had failed, however, to pay much attention to the unpretentious mega-star region of food and wine: Pie...

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As Carnevale approaches in the runup to Lent and then Easter, Italy comes alive with festivals in February. In the US the biggest such event is New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, but in Italy many cities have their own versions as they celebrate the last fling before Lent puts an end to fun and self-indulgence, ushering in the reflection and gravity of prepa...

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Turin's story starts with the Taurini, a Celtic tribe. It was key in regional politics, near the Alps. They were tough in war, culturally unique. In 218 BCE, Hannibal rocked up, smashing through the Alps, hitting Taurinia. It showed how open the place was to attack. Romans stepped in later, rebuilding it as Julia Taurinorum, then Augusta Taurinorum...

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