Burano Lace: The Italian Stitch Made in the Air
Burano lace was called punto in aria, or stitch in the air. Learn its history, where to see it and how to buy real lace in Italy.
Pasta e Fagioli Recipe: Authentic Italian Bean and Pasta Soup
This pasta e fagioli recipe makes a thick, creamy Italian bean and pasta soup from simple pantry staples. Learn the method, regional styles and tips.
Anagni’s Courtyards and the Everyday Italy You Miss
A plastic chair, a small fountain and geraniums on the steps: why the ordinary corners of Anagni and other Italian hill towns are worth slowing down for, plus practical travel tips.
Interviewing Italian Relatives: How to Record Family Stories
Learn how to interview Italian relatives and record family stories: what to ask, how to capture names and places, and how to turn memories into research leads.
Olive Harvest in Italy: Olio Nuovo and Where to Taste It
Olive harvest in Italy runs October to December. See how olives are picked and pressed, taste peppery olio nuovo, and find where to visit a mill.
Procida Island Guide: Colourful Harbours Near Naples
Plan a trip to Procida with this Procida island guide: pastel harbours, beaches, lemons and ferry tips from Naples, plus the best time to go.
Italian Foundling Records: How to Trace an Ancestor Left at the Wheel
Italian foundling records can reveal a family with no known parents. Learn what esposti were, which surnames to watch for and where to search.
Living in Le Marche: Hill Towns and Adriatic Beaches
Living in Le Marche means hill towns, Adriatic beaches and quiet, food-led days. See which towns suit you, from Urbino to Ancona and Ascoli.
The Love Italy Guide â„– 010: Italian Sayings & Proverbs
Photo by Peter Steiner 🇨🇠1973 on Unsplash Wish an Italian friend good luck before an exam and they will
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Recipe: Simple Italian Tomato Pasta
Learn how to make spaghetti al pomodoro, Italy’s simplest tomato pasta, with fresh basil, garlic and olive oil. Ready in 35 minutes, serves four.
Pompeii’s Painted Walls: A Practical Visitor Guide
Planning a trip to Pompeii? See the painted walls of the Villa of the Mysteries, how to get there from Naples, tickets and practical tips.
Italian-Brazilian Genealogy: How to Trace Your Italian Roots in Brazil
Trace your Italian-Brazilian roots step by step: Hospedaria records in São Paulo, Brazilian civil and church books, name spellings, and how to find the Italian comune.
Tracing Lost Italian Comuni: Finding Towns That Changed
Learn how to find lost Italian comuni that were renamed, merged or moved across borders, using old maps, gazetteers and archive records.
Arancini Recipe: Sicilian Rice Balls With Saffron and Ragù
Make authentic Sicilian arancini at home: saffron rice, a rich ragù filling and a crisp golden crust. Our arancini recipe covers every step.
Retire in Friuli Venezia Giulia: Trieste, Cividale and the Coast
Want to retire in Friuli Venezia Giulia? Compare Trieste, Cividale del Friuli, Udine and Grado for daily life, food, wine and a calm, unhurried pace.
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana Recipe: The Authentic Roman Pasta From Amatrice
Make authentic Spaghetti all’Amatriciana at home with guanciale, pecorino and tomato. This amatriciana recipe takes 30 minutes and serves four.
Living in Puglia: Ostuni, Lecce and More Towns to Settle
Living in Puglia means slow mornings and olive-oil cooking. Compare Ostuni, Lecce, Polignano, Martina Franca and Otranto to find your best town.
Why Alghero Is Worth Slowing Down For
Plan a slow trip to Alghero, Sardinia: sea walls, old town lanes, Neptune’s Grotto, local food, beaches, best time to visit and how to get there.
The Love Italy Guide â„– 009: La Befana
Photo: Photo by Alina Rossoshanska on Pexels On the night of 5 January, while most of Europe has packed Christmas
A Morning Walk Along Trieste’s Canal Grande
Take a morning walk along Trieste’s Canal Grande, dug in the 1750s, to Sant’Antonio Taumaturgo church. See the route, local tips and what living there is really like.
Italy’s Great Cheese Traditions: Parmigiano, Pecorino and Mozzarella
Parmigiano-Reggiano, pecorino and mozzarella di bufala each tell a different story about Italian food culture. Here is what makes each one distinct, where they come from, and why they matter.