Italian Land Records (Catasto): How to Find Property Records for Genealogy Research
Your great-grandfather owned a piece of land in Calabria. He farmed it before he left Italy. He sold it or […]
The Love Italy Guide № 002: Ferragosto
The colourful village of Vernazza in Cinque Terre on a summer day, capturing the spirit of Ferragosto in Italy The
The Love Italy Guide № 002: Ferragosto
The colourful village of Vernazza in Cinque Terre on a summer day, capturing the spirit of Ferragosto in Italy On
Authentic Italian Gelato Recipe: How to Make Real Gelato at Home
Learn how to make authentic Italian gelato at home with this traditional custard base recipe. Includes four classic flavours: chocolate, pistachio, lemon, and stracciatella.
Best Time to Visit Italy: A Month-by-Month Guide for 2026
Find out the best time to visit Italy with our month-by-month guide. Compare spring, summer, autumn and winter for weather, crowds and cost across every region.
The Love Italy Guide № 001: Fresh Pasta
Photo: Andy Li via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Fresh pasta and dried pasta are not two grades of the same thing
Italy in Two Weeks: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Plan your two weeks in Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice and one more destination. Day-by-day guide, transport tips and what to book in advance.
Stato degli Anime: How to Use Italy’s Hidden Parish Census Records for Genealogy
If you have Italian ancestry, you probably know about civil records and the Antenati portal. But there is another set
Lake Como Italy Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Plan your Lake Como Italy trip with our 2026 travel guide. Discover the best towns, things to do, when to go and how to get there from Milan.
If You Moved to Italy Tomorrow, Where Would It Be?
Tuscany, Sicily, or somewhere nobody talks about — here is a practical breakdown of Italy’s regions for anyone seriously thinking about making the move.
The Italian Art of Working Barehanded With Boiling Sugar
Italian candy makers pour boiling sugar at festivals and piazzas across Italy – here is why they work barehanded, which traditional sweets use this technique, and where to watch the craft live.
How to Read Old Italian Handwriting in Genealogy Records
Learn how to read old Italian handwriting in genealogy records. A practical guide to Italian paleography for beginners, including key vocabulary, letter forms, and tips for the Antenati portal.
What Hides Behind the Shuttered Windows of Siena
Siena’s Piazza del Campo is one of the great medieval squares in Europe. But look up at the shuttered windows above it, and you begin to see the Italy that exists beyond the tourist trail.
Best Beaches in Italy: A Complete 2026 Guide
Discover the best beaches in Italy for 2026, from Sardinia’s turquoise coves to Sicily’s white sand. A complete region-by-region planning guide.
Sardinia Italy Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Plan Your Visit
Planning a trip to Sardinia? Our 2026 guide covers the best beaches, towns, food, getting there, and when to visit this stunning Italian island.
How to Request Italian Genealogy Records from the Comune: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn exactly how to contact an Italian comune to request birth, marriage, and death certificates for your Italian ancestors. Includes bilingual letter templates, tips on finding your ancestral town, and what to do when records are hard to find.
Antenati: How to Use Italy’s Free Genealogy Archive to Find Your Ancestors
Antenati is Italy’s free online genealogy archive. It holds millions of birth, marriage, and death records. This guide shows you how to search it to find your Italian ancestors step by step.
Italian Pasta Shapes: A Complete Guide to the Most Iconic Types
Discover Italy’s most iconic pasta shapes, where they come from, and what to eat them with. A complete guide for anyone planning a trip to Italy.
Authentic Italian Carbonara Recipe: How to Make It the Roman Way
Make authentic Italian carbonara at home with this traditional Roman recipe. Five ingredients, no cream, step-by-step guide to perfect silky pasta every time.
Puglia Italy Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Plan your trip to Puglia, Italy with this complete travel guide. Discover Lecce, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare and the best of the south.
Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe: How to Make the Real Thing at Home
Learn how to make authentic Italian tiramisu the real way — with mascarpone, fresh eggs, real espresso and savoiardi biscuits. No cream cheese, no shortcuts.