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Italian DNA Testing: The Best DNA Test for Italian Ancestry (2026 Guide)
Your great-grandmother left a village in Calabria. Your grandfather carried a Sicilian surname. Somewhere in Italy, a family buried the
A Week in Sicily: What to See and Do in 7 Days
Plan the perfect week in Sicily with this day-by-day itinerary covering Palermo, Valley of the Temples, Syracuse, Taormina, and Mount Etna.
Video 3: How To Retire In Italy And Start A New Life
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Best Hidden Beaches in Sicily: Secret Coves and Coastal Gems
Discover Sicily’s best hidden beaches — from Scala dei Turchi’s white cliffs to Calamosche’s clear waters. Secret coves off the tourist trail.
Italian Citizenship by Descent: How to Claim Your Italian Passport (Jure Sanguinis)
If your great-grandparents came from Italy, you may have more than a family story. You may have a legal right
Italian Lakes Guide: Como, Garda and Maggiore Compared
Plan your Italian lakes trip with our guide to Como, Garda and Maggiore — comparing scenery, towns, transport, best time to visit and who each lake suits.
Bolzano Italy Travel Guide: The Best of South Tyrol’s Alpine Capital
Plan your visit to Bolzano, South Tyrol’s alpine capital. Discover Ötzi the Iceman, the old town arcades, the wine road and the Dolomites — all in one compact, beautiful city.
Padua Italy Travel Guide: The Underrated City Every Italy Lover Should Visit
Discover Padua, Italy’s most underrated city. The Scrovegni Chapel, Prato della Valle, the world’s oldest anatomical theatre and a living Italian city with no tourist crowds.
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