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.
Italian-Australian Genealogy: How to Trace Your Roots Down Under
Trace your Italian-Australian family with National Archives of Australia files, state archives and Italian civil records. A clear step-by-step plan.
Places to visit
Lake Garda Travel Guide: Towns, Ferries and Where to Stay
Our Lake Garda travel guide covers the best towns, ferry tips, when to go and where to stay, so you can plan your Italian lake trip with ease.
Could You Live in a Piedmont Wine Village?
Neive, Barbaresco and Montegrosso d’Asti: a practical guide to life in Piedmont’s wine villages, with tips on when to visit and how to test the dream.
Italy’s Best Meals Are Hiding Down Back Alleys
Italy’s best osterias are found down side streets, not on tourist maps. Here’s how to spot them, where to look in Bologna, Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples, and what to order when you find one.
Matera: Walking Through Italy’s Ancient Cave City
Matera’s Sassi districts are among the oldest continuously inhabited settlements on earth. Here’s what to see, where to walk, and how to plan your visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city in Basilicata.
Lake Orta Italy: Travel Guide to Orta San Giulio and Its Island
Plan a trip to Lake Orta in Piedmont: Isola San Giulio, the town of Orta San Giulio, the Sacro Monte chapels, local food and how to get there.
Lago di Nambino: A Hidden Alpine Lake in Northern Italy
Lago di Nambino is a clear alpine lake in the Brenta Dolomites, above Madonna di Campiglio in Trentino. Here is how to reach it, when to go, and what to expect.
The Ligurian Coast: Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Camogli
Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Camogli are three of the most striking coastal villages on the Ligurian sea. Here is what makes each one worth visiting and how to get there.
Umbria Italy Travel Guide: The Untouched Heart of Italy
Explore Umbria, Italy’s untouched green heart. Medieval towns, truffles, Sagrantino wine, and Assisi — without the crowds. Your complete travel guide.
Tortellini in Brodo Recipe: Bologna’s Classic Pasta in Broth
Learn how to make tortellini in brodo at home, Bologna’s classic filled pasta in golden broth, with a step-by-step recipe and simple serving tips.
The Love Italy Guide â„– 008: Murano Glass
Photo by Jaz Blakeston-Petch on Unsplash In 1291 the Venetian Republic ordered every glass furnace moved off Venice proper and
Essential Italian Phrases Every Traveller Should Know
Learn the essential Italian phrases every traveller needs — greetings, café orders, directions and emergency expressions. With pronunciation guide.