Picture Milan: Italy’s no-nonsense industrial capital. Sure, it’s got art and apericene aplenty. But probe nearly any transplant to the city about why they moved there, and work opportunities will trump whimsy every time. Enter Porta Ticinese, the shabby-chic district offering an antidote to all that pragmatism. This week, Faith Katunga takes us through some highlights of this quietly bohemian quartiere. 

Mary Gray here, Italy Magazine’s new managing editor, writing to you all from Florence. 

Excuse the straightforward introduction, but it’s tough to launch into a letter like this when you know you’ve got massive (and likely made-in-Italy) shoes to fill. I’m excited to be coming on board as our longtime editor Georgette Jupe-Pradier sets sail on new adventures. I’ve long been a fan of Italy Magazine and feel privileged to be joining this community of curious readers, engaged travelers and talented writers in a more hands-on way.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I fall into a bit of a “Rome rut” when I’m exploring the Eternal City, going to the same “old faithfuls” on my favorites list and failing to try anything new. Our contributing editor Silvia Donati has been in that spot, too. This week, she shares a story of an unconventional, summer-weather-friendly and wellness-boosting way of seeing the city. 

It’s been a busy week at Italy Magazine — one spent welcoming new team members, bidding a bittersweet arrivederci to our longtime editor Georgette Jupe-Pradier and preparing for the launch of our quarterly Bellissimo, which this time spotlights all things Puglia. Sign up for a Premium Subscription to get access to this in-depth look at Italy’s sparkling "heel."

It’s been a busy week at Italy Magazine — one spent welcoming new team members, bidding a bittersweet arrivederci to our longtime editor Georgette Jupe-Pradier and preparing for the launch of our quarterly Bellissimo, which this time spotlights all things Puglia. We're sure you'll enjoy this in-depth look at Italy’s sparkling "heel."