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.
Trace your Italian-Australian family with National Archives of Australia files, state archives and Italian civil records. A clear step-by-step plan.
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.
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 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’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.
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 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.
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.
Explore Umbria, Italy’s untouched green heart. Medieval towns, truffles, Sagrantino wine, and Assisi — without the crowds. Your complete travel guide.
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.
Photo by Jaz Blakeston-Petch on Unsplash In 1291 the Venetian Republic ordered every glass furnace moved off Venice proper and
Learn the essential Italian phrases every traveller needs — greetings, café orders, directions and emergency expressions. With pronunciation guide.
Learn how to make risotto ai funghi the Italian way: the right rice, porcini tips, hot stock and a creamy finish. Step-by-step recipe for four.
Verona, Venice, and Rome all claim the title of Italy’s most romantic city. This guide compares all three honestly — crowds, costs, atmosphere, and what each city actually offers after dark.
Trying to choose between hiking the Dolomites and the Apennines? This practical guide breaks down the terrain, trails, seasons, and experience each range offers so you can pick the right one for your trip.
Thousands of people dream about moving to Italy but most never do. Here is what actually pushes people to make the move — the pace of life, food culture, cost, healthcare — and how to work out if it is right for you.
Italian genealogy on FamilySearch made simple. Learn how the free records are filed, how to search and browse, and how to read what you find.
Italian chestnut season runs from September to November. Learn castagne vs marroni, where to eat them and two easy recipes to try at home this autumn.
Tuscany, Puglia, or somewhere quieter? A practical guide to the costs, climate, and lifestyle realities of retiring in Italy’s most popular regions.
Italy’s borghi are medieval villages largely overlooked by mass tourism. Here is what they are, why they matter, and how to visit the best of them.
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