Travel Tips

Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 10/28/2015 - 11:23
I have traveled to the Dolomites many times, but the feeling of amazement I experience when I look at these mountains in north-eastern Italy never fades.Their…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 10/28/2015 - 04:10
“There’s a treasure behind that passage,” the old man said to the group of six young speleologists who had just climbed down a wall and had ended up into his…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 10/21/2015 - 08:35
The ancient village of Arrone sits atop a hill in the Valnerina, the narrow and winding valley in Umbria that takes its name from the river Nera, which runs…
Food & Drink
by Luciana.Squadrilli | Tue, 10/20/2015 - 02:19
Summer has finally come to an end, and the Italian countryside is ready to change its colors and shades. But fall won't be a quiet time in the country: from…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Wed, 10/14/2015 - 16:11
John Bensalhia looks at the concept of street art in Italy and some of the most notable innovators in this field... Strolling down the street, it's amazing…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/09/2015 - 03:20
“Horribly beautiful” - thus Lord Byron described the Marmore Waterfall, which he saw in 1817 during his Italian Grand Tour; he was so impressed  by the falls’…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/06/2015 - 01:00
At least 50 cities in 11 different Italian regions are celebrating truffle this fall with one or more events dedicated to “il tartufo”, while truffle hunters…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Mon, 10/05/2015 - 08:06
Following last month's successful festival, John Bensalhia investigates the history and local attractions of Franciacorta. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons.…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/01/2015 - 02:00
Every time Google comes up with a ‘top’ list, the news makes the rounds – such is the case with the latest article from its blog, which has selected Italy’s…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Wed, 09/30/2015 - 13:29
Spooky goings on this month in Italy, along with lots of other kinds of festivals to keep everyone entertained during the colder Autumn nights. From ballooning…