Lake Bolsena: Italy’s Largest Volcanic Lake
Lake Bolsena in northern Lazio is the largest volcanic lake in Europe — and one of Italy’s most overlooked destinations. Here’s what to see, eat, and do on a visit.
Fusine Lakes: The Julian Alps’ Most Spectacular Viewpoint
The Fusine Lakes in Tarvisio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, offer some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in Italy. Here’s everything you need to know to visit.
La Pelosa, Sardinia: The Beach With a 1,500-Visitor Daily Limit
La Pelosa in Sardinia caps visitors at 1,500 per day, bans synthetic sunscreen, and requires beach mats. Here is why those rules exist, whether they have worked, and what you need to know before visiting.
Finding Your Italian Ancestors on Find a Grave and BillionGraves
Millions of Italian immigrants moved to America between 1880 and 1924. They built communities, raised families, and eventually died in
Day Trip to Florence from Rome by Train: The Complete Guide
Plan your day trip to Florence from Rome by train with this complete guide covering tickets, timing, what to see, and whether to stay overnight.
The Italian Dolomites: Your Guide to Santa Magdalena
Santa Magdalena in the Italian Dolomites is one of northern Italy’s most spectacular yet accessible destinations. This guide covers what to see, when to go, and how to get there.
Civita di Bagnoregio: Italy’s Village That Is Slowly Disappearing
Civita di Bagnoregio is a 2,500-year-old hilltop village in Lazio, Italy, known as ‘The Dying City’ because its tufa plateau slowly erodes away. Here’s what to see, how to get there, and why it’s worth visiting.
Maratea: Italy’s Secret Town on the Tyrrhenian Coast
Maratea is a small hilltop town in Basilicata, clinging to the cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea. With its labyrinth of narrow streets, ancient stairways, and sweeping coastal views, it is one of southern Italy’s most overlooked destinations.
Venice Travel Guide: What to See, Eat and Know First
Planning a trip to Venice? This practical guide covers what to see, where to eat, how to get around, and the quieter corners most visitors miss — everything you need before you go.
What It Actually Means to Live in Positano
Around 4,000 people call Positano home year-round. They climb the stairs every day, go to the same bar, and argue about parking. Here is what life in Positano actually looks like — and what separates a Tuesday here from a long weekend.
Italy’s Dying City That Refuses to Die
Civita di Bagnoregio has been crumbling for 700 years. Twelve people still live there. Here is what you need to know before you visit la città che muore.
Cent’anni: Italy’s Secret to a Long and Happy Life
At any Italian celebration — a birthday, a wedding, a Sunday lunch that somehow stretches to four hours — you
How to Say Merry Christmas in Italian: Buon Natale and More
Merry Christmas in Italian is Buon Natale. It is the standard greeting and it works with anyone, from a close
Italian Coffee Culture: From Espresso to Cappuccino
Italian coffee culture is one of the most distinctive parts of life in Italy — and one of the easiest
Italian Surname Origins: What Your Family Name Reveals About Your Ancestry
Italian Surname Origins: What Your Family Name Reveals About Your Ancestry Your Italian surname is not just a label —
Italian Gelato Guide: Flavours, Regions and Where to Find the Best
Italian Gelato Guide: Flavours, Regions and Where to Find the Best Italian gelato is one of the great pleasures of
How to Read Italian Civil Records (Stato Civile): A Field-by-Field Decoding Guide
Your great-great-grandmother was born in a small comune in Calabria. Her birth was recorded by a municipal official, in a
Abruzzo Italy Travel Guide: What to See, Do and Eat in This Hidden Region
Abruzzo Italy travel guide: national parks, medieval villages, Adriatic coast and authentic food. Plan your trip to this overlooked Italian gem.
Why Italy Celebrates Its Grandparents on 2 October
Italy celebrates La Festa dei Nonni on 2 October each year. Here is what the day means, how Italian families mark it, and why those grandparent recipes matter more than any cookbook.
How to Trace Your Italian-Canadian Ancestry: A Complete Genealogy Guide
About 1.5 million Canadians have Italian roots. Most are two, three, or four generations removed from the village their grandparents
How to Plan a Trip to Italy from the United States
Planning a trip to Italy from the US? This guide covers flights, regions, getting around, costs, and what to pack for your Italian adventure.