If You Moved to Italy Tomorrow, Where Would It Be?
Tuscany, Sicily, or somewhere nobody talks about — here is a practical breakdown of Italy’s regions for anyone seriously thinking about making the move.
The Italian Art of Working Barehanded With Boiling Sugar
Italian candy makers pour boiling sugar at festivals and piazzas across Italy – here is why they work barehanded, which traditional sweets use this technique, and where to watch the craft live.
How to Read Old Italian Handwriting in Genealogy Records
You found the record. Your great-grandmother’s birth certificate. A marriage entry from 1882. A death record from a village in
What Hides Behind the Shuttered Windows of Siena
Siena’s Piazza del Campo is one of the great medieval squares in Europe. But look up at the shuttered windows above it, and you begin to see the Italy that exists beyond the tourist trail.
Best Beaches in Italy: A Complete 2026 Guide
Discover the best beaches in Italy for 2026, from Sardinia’s turquoise coves to Sicily’s white sand. A complete region-by-region planning guide.
Sardinia Italy Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Plan Your Visit
Planning a trip to Sardinia? Our 2026 guide covers the best beaches, towns, food, getting there, and when to visit this stunning Italian island.
How to Request Italian Genealogy Records from the Comune: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn exactly how to contact an Italian comune to request birth, marriage, and death certificates for your Italian ancestors. Includes bilingual letter templates, tips on finding your ancestral town, and what to do when records are hard to find.
Antenati: How to Use Italy’s Free Genealogy Archive to Find Your Ancestors
If your family came from Italy, there is a free archive that could change everything. Antenati is Italy’s national genealogy
Italian Pasta Shapes: A Complete Guide to the Most Iconic Types
Discover Italy’s most iconic pasta shapes, where they come from, and what to eat them with. A complete guide for anyone planning a trip to Italy.
Authentic Italian Carbonara Recipe: How to Make It the Roman Way
The authentic Italian carbonara recipe is one of Rome’s greatest gifts to the world. It is creamy, silky, and deeply
Puglia Italy Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Plan your trip to Puglia, Italy with this complete travel guide. Discover Lecce, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare and the best of the south.
Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe: How to Make the Real Thing at Home
Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe: How to Make the Real Thing at Home Tiramisu is one of the most beloved Italian
Italian Surnames Changed at Ellis Island: The Truth About Your Family Name
Millions of Italian-Americans carry surnames that look different from their Italian cousins. The popular story blames Ellis Island officers. But
Lake Garda Italy: A Complete Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Plan your Lake Garda trip with our complete travel guide. Discover the best towns, activities, when to visit, and how to get there from the US.
Sicily Travel Guide 2026: Best Places to Visit, When to Go and Tips for First-Timers
Planning a trip to Sicily? This complete Sicily travel guide covers the best places to visit, when to go, how to get there and what to see in 2026.
Italian Coat of Arms: How to Research Your Family Crest and What It Means
Your Italian surname may hold centuries of history. Many Italian families carried a coat of arms — a visual symbol
Florence Italy Travel Guide 2026: Everything First-Time Visitors Need to Know
Plan your first trip to Florence with our complete Florence Italy travel guide 2026 — top sights, best time to visit, where to eat and stay.
Gorizia: The Italian City That Was Split in Two
Gorizia was divided between Italy and Yugoslavia after World War Two. For nearly 60 years it existed as two cities. When the border came down in 2004, it became whole again — and one of Europe’s most unusual destinations.
Tuscany Road Trip: The Perfect 7-Day Self-Drive Itinerary for US Travellers
Plan the perfect Tuscany road trip: 7-day self-drive itinerary covering Florence, Siena, Val d’Orcia, Chianti and Arezzo. Full guide for US travellers.
Italian Genealogy Websites: The Best Online Resources for Tracing Your Italian Roots
Your great-grandparents left Italy over a century ago. They boarded a ship at Naples or Palermo, crossed the Atlantic, and
Italian Villages You Won’t Find in Any Guidebook
Thousands of Italian villages see almost no tourists. This guide covers five worth seeking out — plus practical advice on how to find your own hidden gem.