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The sun was shining brightly, but the air was still cool and fresh, a result of the recent rain still visible in some distant slowly vaporizing clouds. Our cozy wrought iron table was set on perfectly mowed green grass adjacent to a small restaurant built with rough bricks, wooden beams and glass walls embellished with every possible wine décor bot...

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No one should underestimate the contribution that Italy has made to the world. Its capital, Rome, was at the heart of an empire that stretched throughout Europe and beyond. Today’s United Kingdom was its furthest point in the north while it covered the shores of North Africa, Egypt, Turkey and parts of the Middle East. Roman Catholicism’s home is V...

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Villetta Barrea is a small village perched on a rocky spur in the beautiful region of Abruzzo and immersed in the nature of the Abruzzo National Park. The village is an ideal destination for nature lovers and mountain hikers. The Abruzzo village will amaze you above all by the presence of its unusual inhabitants, the deer. In fact, Villetta Barrea...

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Island of Capri’s popularity isn’t exaggerated as it rightly owns its wild cliffs springing from the blue sea, the dramatic coastal scenery, villas draped in bougainvillea, spectacular scenic hikes, covetous fashion boutiques, upscale hotels, and untamed nightlife. History shows that Emperor Augustus and Emperor Tiberius both had their homes here,...

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Ever since I was a boy, people always asked about my last name.  Was it Italian? Was it Arabic? Was it Israeli? Was it Syrian?  I always answered I was Italian because that is what I was told I was. I was confused about these questions and questioned my ancestor’s heritage beyond my grandparents.   I knew by reading Sicilian history that many group...

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Oh, Florence, its iconic vistas, glorious art, romantic bridges, and… scrumptious traditional fare! Yes, the world-acclaimed Cradle of the Renaissance is also a haven of superb cuisine. But what food is Florence, Italy, known for? What does the city’s culinary legacy stem from and, above all, what specialties should you try when in town?  Reading t...

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The Mediterranean island of Sicily lies at the very edge of Europe, and it‘s location gives it an interesting cultural mishmash rarely found in the otherwise rather monocultural Italy. Spending 4 days in Sicily is just enough to satisfy your senses, give your skin a sun-kissed look and leave you itching to book your next trip back to the island. De...

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Wine tourism is, and will be, a strategic asset for tourism and the Italian economy. But Italy will make a quantum leap only if it knows how to organize itself better than it has done so far, perhaps even equipping itself with a real permanent Observatory, as companies, operators and institutions would like. Meanwhile, taking stock of the state of...

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The guidebooks will tell you that Emilia-Romagna is Tuscany without the crowds. It’s generally true, though at the moment – in the peak summer season and when all the world seems to be descending on Italy after years of Covid-imposed separation from la dolce vita – there’s really tourists everywhere in Italy. But yes, with a savvy itinerary, Emilia...

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Characterized by unspoiled landscapes guarded within no less than three national parks, one regional park, one marine protected area, plus 38 other nature reserves, Abruzzo presents itself as the ideal destination for lovers of all kinds of active and sustainable vacations, to be enjoyed year-round in the name of sport, adventure and fun. Thanks to...

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