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Caravaggio’s Rome: An Itinerary in the Footsteps of a Visionary Artist

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/29/2016 - 03:25

Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio, from the name of the town near Milan where he was born, was one of Italy’s most influential painters between…

Food & Drink

A Guide To Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants In Italy

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Thu, 04/28/2016 - 05:13

Do you think that traveling around Italy on a vegan (or vegetarian) diet is a difficult task? Yes it's true, Italians have a special penchant for meat, cheese…

Travel

Ten Photos to Inspire a Visit to Modena

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 04/21/2016 - 12:50

Located on the south side of the Po Valley in the Emilia-Romagna region, Modena is a small and ancient town synonymous with balsamic vinegar, Lambrusco wine…

Lifestyle

A Safe Haven in Puglia: The Itrian Valley

by Orna | Tue, 04/19/2016 - 17:05

On 21st December, 2012, according to the Mayan calendar, the end of the world was nigh. “The Rapture” was due. But who knew that, apparently, there was just…

Travel

29 Reasons To Visit Tuscany’s Monte Argentario

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 04/18/2016 - 06:03

A former island off the coast of Tuscany, now connected to the mainland via three narrow sandbars, Monte Argentario is quite a special rugged spot for those…

Travel

Italy By Bike: Five Routes to Try

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/15/2016 - 03:10

For a slow, sustainable, and active vacation, consider exploring Italy by bike. The beauty and variety of its landscapes, the art cities and historic villages…

Food & Drink

10 Best Ways To Taste Wine In Italy

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 04/13/2016 - 06:32

John Bensalhia presents ten of the best wineries and wine tours in Italy We enjoy it as an accompaniment to a well-prepared meal. We use it to toast success,…

Travel

Ten Photos to Inspire a Visit to Umbria

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/05/2016 - 10:55

Often described as the 'green heart of Italy", Umbria stands in the center of the country and is the only Italian region not touched by the sea. The…

Culture

29 Things You Must Do In Naples

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Mon, 04/04/2016 - 07:48

An old Italian saying goes: “see Naples and then you die”, meaning that once you've seen the famous Southern Italian city you have seen all what is worth…

Culture

Discovering Another Side To Emilia-Romagna

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/24/2016 - 04:12

Approximately 20 minutes southwest of Bologna is Villa Griffone, in Pontecchio Marconi. Few people know where piddly old Pontecchio Marconi is, yet the…