The Amalfi Coast: Italy’s Most Dramatic Drive
The Amalfi Coast runs for 50km along the Sorrentine Peninsula in Campania. Here is what to expect: the best towns to visit, when to go, how to get around, and what to eat.
The Tiny Italian Valley That Made Prosecco Famous the World Over
Discover the UNESCO-listed hills of Valdobbiadene and how this tiny Italian valley created the world’s most popular sparkling wine — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Italian Surnames of Tuscany: What Your Name Reveals About Your Roots
Discover the origins and meanings of common Italian surnames from Tuscany — from Medici to Rossi, find out if your name traces back to this iconic region — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Italian Surnames of Campania: What Your Name Reveals About Your Roots
Discover the most common Italian surnames from Campania, from Esposito to Caruso, and what they reveal about your family’s heritage — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Lake Como Italy Guide: Everything You Need to Plan Your Visit
Your complete Lake Como Italy guide: best towns to stay, top attractions, ferry tips, how to reach it from the US, and the best time to visit.
Why Catania Is the Sicilian City Most Visitors Miss — and Shouldn’t
Discover Catania, Sicily’s baroque city built from volcanic lava at the foot of Mount Etna — a stunning, underrated destination — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Why Abruzzo Orders Its Favourite Food One Hundred at a Time
Discover arrosticini, the ancient Abruzzo lamb skewer tradition born from shepherd life — and why locals always order them by the hundred — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Why Southern Tuscany Is the Secret the Rest of Italy Keeps
Discover the Maremma: Tuscany’s wild south, with ancient hilltop villages carved from rock, free hot springs, and Italy’s last cowboys — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
The One Sign That Tells Italians If a Gelateria Is Worth Entering
Learn the Italian insider trick for finding authentic gelato — from the pistachio colour test to why real gelato hides under metal lids — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Why Rome’s Pantheon Has Never Needed a Single Repair in 1,900 Years
Step inside the Pantheon in Rome — a 1,900-year-old dome that has never needed structural repair and still impresses modern engineers today — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
How the Medici Family Turned Florence Into the Greatest City in the World
Discover how the Medici banking dynasty transformed Florence into the Renaissance capital of Europe, and what their extraordinary legacy still looks like today — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Why the World’s Most Copied Cheese Only Tastes Right in Campania
Why the mozzarella di bufala from Campania tastes nothing like any other version in the world — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
The Two Italian Towns That Have Spent 100 Years Fighting Over Limoncello
The century-old rivalry over who invented limoncello — and where to find the best in southern Italy — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Why Siena Has Been Baking the Same Spiced Cake Since the Middle Ages
Siena’s panforte has been made the same way since the 13th century — discover the history, the recipe, and where to find the authentic version — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Santa Magdalena: A Guide to the Italian Dolomites
Santa Magdalena in South Tyrol offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the Italian Dolomites. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit — from hiking trails to when to go.
Italian Surnames of Sardinia – Origins, Meanings and Heritage
Sardinia is one of Italy’s most ancient places. Its people have lived here for thousands of years. The island’s surnames
Authentic Italian Gnocchi Recipe: How to Make Light, Fluffy Potato Gnocchi from Scratch
Learn the authentic Italian gnocchi recipe: how to make soft, pillowy potato dumplings from scratch, just as Italian nonnas have done for generations.
Why Italians Speak With Their Hands — And What Each Gesture Means
Discover the meaning behind Italian hand gestures, where they came from, and what they say about Italian culture — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
The Italian Cafes That Have Been Open for 300 Years and Never Lost Their Magic
Step inside Italy’s oldest cafes — from Venice’s Caffe Florian (1720) to Rome’s Antico Caffe Greco — where history was made one espresso at a time — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Why Sorrento Has Been Italy’s Most Beloved Escape for 200 Years
Perched above the Bay of Naples, Sorrento has captivated travellers for two centuries. Find out why this cliffside town is far more than an Amalfi gateway — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Hiking in Val di Funes: The Dolomites’ Most Photographed Valley
Val di Funes in South Tyrol is home to the Geisler peaks, the Church of St. Johann in Ranui and the Adolf Munkel Trail — one of the finest half-day walks in the Dolomites. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.