by Claudia Baroncelli   From the North to the South, Italy boasts many lesser-known yet wonderful small towns where you can breathe a fairy tale atmosphere and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Let Swide lead into a unique journey through the most beautiful little towns you can find in Italy.   Travelling around Italy, you'll be surprise...

Chef Norbert Niederkofler Ristorante St. Hubertus - Trentino-Alto AdigeApril 28-May 1, 2013 Renowned Italian chef Norbert Niederkofler will be arte italia's special guest for four culinary classes, April 28-May 1, 2013. From his kitchen at Ristorante St. Hubertus in the Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa in San Cassiano, Chef Niederkofler is intern...

For those interested in Trentino specific news and events, such as members of the Circolo Trentino SF, there is a gathering this year that may interest you. From May 25 - 30th 2016, there will be an interactive workshop held in the United States called Blueprint 2016 Trentino for Americans and Canadians aged 18 to 39 with Trentino roots.   T...

by Chiara Baroncelli   Have you ever slept into an igloo or at the top of a lighthouse surrounded by mountains or sea? And what about spending a night inside a mill or on the top of a tree? Such places do actually exist in Italy. Hard to believe?   From Trulli in Puglia to a new age monastery in Umbria passing by an ancient and rich i...

by Alex Schechter   There's a reason Italy ranks as one of the top-visited destinations in the world. Actually, there are a lot of reasons. Its exquisite beauty, its relaxed pace, its startling integration of the ancient and the modern—it all contributes to the magic.   Whether you're flying down pistes in the Dolomites, or sunning yo...

Italians in Italy don't like to rush things like in America...savor the day, and holiday...one at a time. Come the 1st of December though, Italians and visitors from throughout Europe will be ready to shop in Italy's traditional Christmas Markets. In Levico Terme, in Valsugana, the Historical Habsburg Park provides the fairytale location for the t...

Italy every year renews itself as a top destination for Alpine skiing. The trend of skiing the mountains during evening hours widens ever more, and more Italian ski resorts have begun offering extensive lighting on the slopes over the last few years.Trentino Alto Adige is the biggest hub for nocturnal sport on the snow. From Tuesday to Sunday, Pla...

Where the wafer meets the road — Loacker's is celebrating its 90th anniversary through its American Road Trip campaign this summer. While the iconic Italian wafer and cookie company has been based in the Sud Tirol region of Italy since 1925, its made waves in the U.S. only in recent years.   "We're thrilled to be celebrating our 90th An...

by Claudia Astarita   Christmas comes along with a beautiful atmosphere of love, family and...markets! This is a spread tradition worldwide that in Italy turns out to be very special thanks to the mouth-watering food and nativity scenes, finely made by local craftsmen. Let us explore some of the Italian best Christmas markets one should...

If spending time in mountain regions brings you the incomparable feeling of exhilaration, awe and serenity, then the Italian Alps could be the next place to visit. If you enjoy something extraordinary, dramatic, yet lovely beyond words, you may wish to head specifically to the Dolomites.   The Dolomites is a range of mountains in the northea...