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Life in Venice can be an incredible experience, but it’s important to be well-prepared. It’s one of the most unique cities in the world, built as a maze of canals, narrow streets, and small islands. Living along the Grand Canal means becoming part of a centuries-old history and being constantly surrounded by art and beauty. Whether you’re planning...

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The Regata delle Befane is a cherished Venetian tradition held annually on January 6th, coinciding with the celebration of the Epiphany. It is a whimsical event featuring veteran rowers from the Reale Società Canottieri Bucintoro, Venice’s oldest rowing club, founded in 1882. All rowers, who must be over 50, dress up as Befane, complete with long s...

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Venice will host 18 days of Carnevale this year, with events taking place along the city's canals and across its bridges and squares from 14 February until 4 March. The theme of the 2025 edition of the Carnevale di Venezia is Il tempo di Casanova and is devoted to the colourful Venetian figure Giacomo Casanova on the 300th anniversary of his birth....

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Our country is rich in beautiful landscapes and natural attractions that capture the soul of the visitor at any time of year. Among the many treasures scattered throughout Italy, in winter, certainly the ice falls are among the most coveted scenic wonders. Beautiful natural sculptures to admire and photograph, on which you can also practice climbin...

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A new project in Venice, designed to address the challenges posed by rising sea levels and high tides, has recently been unveiled. This innovative initiative, called "Impronta-0," aims to harness the power of ocean waves to protect the city from flooding, which has been a persistent problem for centuries. Venice, known for its unique canals and his...

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The allure of design and art, the magic of a journey through rocks and nature. But also, the unique experience of a coast-to-coast adventure. It’s a trio of Italian destinations, focusing on cultural and sustainable tourism, chosen by the New York Times for its celebrated annual list titled “52 Places to Go in 2025”. This list gathers the best dest...

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Cortina d'Ampezzo sits in the heart of the Veneto Dolomites, in an ample valley surrounded by high peaks, and is one of the most famous mountain localities in the world. Host of the 1956 Winter Olympic Games and defined solely in the terms of chic and ski, Cortina is a glitzy, glam symbol both on the Italian and international scenes; Cortina has al...

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Every year in mid-November, the small northern town of Mirano, Veneto, Italy, goes absolutely goose crazy. Stuffed geese start popping up in every storefront. Goose sausage goes on sale. Soon, posters paper the town, calling people to a street fair of many spectacles—and to something called the Zogo dell’Oca, the “goose game” of Mirano. On the week...

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Italy is a country steeped in history and culture, and its regions and provinces each carry a rich story that goes beyond mere geography. The origins of these place names are fascinating, often reflecting a blend of ancient civilizations, linguistic evolution, and historical influences from earliest Latin settlements to the linguistic imprints of t...

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Hellas Verona football club officially changed ownership, as owner Maurizio Setti announced the sale of the club to Presidio, a U.S.-based investment fund. A key figure in this deal is the Italian American businessman, Italo Zanzi, who is set to play an instrumental role in the club's future operations. Zanzi, a well-established name in both the Am...

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