The Love Italy Guide № 003: Espresso
Photo: HSwaff via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) A true Italian espresso is pulled in about 25 seconds, filling a
Pre-Unification Italian Records: A Genealogy Guide to Finding Your Ancestors Before 1861
Italy became one country on 17 March 1861. Before that date, the Italian peninsula was not a single nation. It
Italy’s Most Beautiful Rooftop Views: Which City Wins?
Which Italian city has the most beautiful rooftops to look out over? We compare Florence, Rome, Venice, Siena, Bologna, Verona, Naples, and Assisi — with the best viewpoints in each.
How to Trace Your Italian-Argentine Ancestry: A Complete Genealogy Guide
Argentina is home to more than 25 million people of Italian descent. That makes it the largest Italian diaspora community
Spaghetti alle Vongole: How to Make Authentic Italian Clam Pasta
Learn how to make authentic spaghetti alle vongole at home. This classic Italian clam pasta recipe uses fresh clams, white wine, garlic, and olive oil.
What to Eat in Tuscany: The Essential Food and Wine Guide
Discover what to eat in Tuscany: mushroom risotto, ribollita, bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar pasta, and more. Your complete Tuscan food and wine guide.
Things to Do in Arezzo: A Guide to Tuscany’s Best Kept Secret
Discover the best things to do in Arezzo, Tuscany’s most underrated city. Piero della Francesca frescoes, Piazza Grande, antique markets and more.
The Love Italy Guide № 002: Ferragosto
The colourful village of Vernazza in Cinque Terre on a summer day, capturing the spirit of Ferragosto in Italy The
Italian Notarial Records: How to Find Your Ancestors Before Civil Registration
Somewhere in an Italian archive, your ancestor’s dowry agreement still exists. A notary wrote it by hand in a leather-bound
Authentic Pesto alla Genovese: How to Make Italian Basil Pesto
Learn how to make authentic pesto alla genovese at home with this traditional Ligurian recipe. Fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and the right technique.
Italian Catasto Records: How to Use Land Records to Trace Your Italian Ancestors
Italian catasto records are one of the most powerful tools for tracing your Italian ancestors — and one of the
Amalfi Coast Italy Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Plan your perfect Amalfi Coast trip with our complete 2026 travel guide. Best towns, beaches, when to visit, and how to get there from the US.
Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe: The Classic Dessert from Treviso
Learn how to make authentic Italian tiramisu at home. This classic no-bake dessert from Treviso uses only six ingredients and takes under 30 minutes to prepare.
Italian Land Records (Catasto): How to Find Property Records for Genealogy Research
Your great-grandfather owned a piece of land in Calabria. He farmed it before he left Italy. He sold it or
The Love Italy Guide № 002: Ferragosto
The colourful village of Vernazza in Cinque Terre on a summer day, capturing the spirit of Ferragosto in Italy On
Authentic Italian Gelato Recipe: How to Make Real Gelato at Home
Learn how to make authentic Italian gelato at home with this traditional custard base recipe. Includes four classic flavours: chocolate, pistachio, lemon, and stracciatella.
Best Time to Visit Italy: A Month-by-Month Guide for 2026
Find out the best time to visit Italy with our month-by-month guide. Compare spring, summer, autumn and winter for weather, crowds and cost across every region.
The Love Italy Guide № 001: Fresh Pasta
Photo: Andy Li via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Fresh pasta and dried pasta are not two grades of the same thing
Italy in Two Weeks: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Plan your two weeks in Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice and one more destination. Day-by-day guide, transport tips and what to book in advance.
Stato degli Anime: How to Use Italy’s Hidden Parish Census Records for Genealogy
If you have Italian ancestry, you probably know about civil records and the Antenati portal. But there is another set
Lake Como Italy Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Plan your Lake Como Italy trip with our 2026 travel guide. Discover the best towns, things to do, when to go and how to get there from Milan.