The Aeolian Islands are seven volcanic islands off northern Sicily, each with a distinct character. This guide covers what makes each one different — from Stromboli’s active volcano to Salina’s capers and Malvasia wine — and how to plan a visit.
Discover Salina, Pollara, and the seven Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with active volcanoes, exceptional wine, and some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean.
Discover how to trace your family in Marche. Find the right archives in Ancona, Pesaro, Macerata and Ascoli Piceno, visit your ancestral town, and plan the perfect Italian heritage trip.
Discover the most beautiful Italian baby names and their meanings — from ancient Roman roots to Renaissance tradition. A guide for the Italian diaspora.
A practical guide to visiting St. Peter’s Square and Basilica in Vatican City — history, architecture, what to see inside, entry tips, and how to get there.
La Pelosa on Sardinia’s north-west coast has white sand, turquoise water, and a 16th-century watchtower. Here’s what you need to know before you visit — including the visitor cap and booking rules.
La Pelosa is one of Sardinia’s most recognisable beaches, located near the village of Stintino on the north-west coast. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.
Civita di Bagnoregio in Lazio sits on eroding volcanic rock, accessible only by a single footbridge. Known as La Città che Muore — The Dying City — it has been continuously occupied for over 2,500 years. Here’s what to know before you visit.
Piazza San Giacomo in Udine is one of northern Italy’s finest medieval squares. This guide covers the history, the food, and everything you need to know before you visit Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s most underrated city.
Piazza Navona in Rome is one of Italy’s most iconic public squares. Built on a Roman stadium, it holds three Baroque fountains and a masterpiece church. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.
San Gimignano is one of Tuscany’s best-preserved medieval towns, famous for its fourteen surviving stone towers. Here is what to see, eat, and know before you visit.
Palermo’s Quattro Canti is one of Sicily’s most striking baroque squares. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit, including horse carriage rides, nearby landmarks, and practical travel tips.
The Amalfi Coast offers some of the most dramatic sea views in Europe. Here is what to expect, where to go, and when to visit this iconic stretch of Italian coastline.
Positano on the Amalfi Coast draws visitors from across the world. Here’s what actually makes it so special — and everything you need to plan your visit.
Basilicata’s only coastal town has sea caves you can only reach by boat, water clear enough to see 20 metres down, and almost none of the crowds found further along the Tyrrhenian coast. Here is what to know before you visit Maratea.
Trastevere is one of Rome’s oldest and most distinctive neighbourhoods, sitting on the west bank of the Tiber. Here is what you need to know before you visit.
From a hotel window on the Amalfi Coast to a boat on Lake Como, Italy’s best views are specific, accessible, and exactly as good as their reputation. Here is where to find them.
Kindred Women Travelers has already run a Lake Como to Tuscany itinerary — small group, values-driven, the slow-Italy model we always recommend. Here is why we are paying attention.
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in Europe. A practical guide to the best views — from hotel rooms, boat trips, and clifftop gardens — and when to visit.
Udine spent 377 years under Venetian rule, from 1420 to 1797. The Lion of St Mark, the clock tower modelled on the one in Piazza San Marco, and the Gothic loggia in Piazza San Giacomo are all still standing. Here is what the Venetian Republic left behind.
Udine’s Piazza San Giacomo has looked the same since the 1400s. The Loggia del Lionello, the clock tower, the Venetian columns — here is what to see, eat, and do in Friuli’s most underrated city.
Discover the extraordinary story of traditional balsamic vinegar — aged 12-25 years in family attics in Modena, Italy — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Discover Piazza San Giacomo in Udine — one of Italy’s finest medieval squares. This practical guide covers the history, key buildings, what to see, and how to get there.
Civita di Bagnoregio is a medieval hilltop village in Lazio slowly crumbling into the valley below. Here’s what to know before you visit this remarkable, endangered piece of Italian history.
Why genuine pesto genovese tastes nothing like the jar: the seven ingredients, the mortar ritual, and where to find the real thing in Genova — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Maratea is Basilicata’s only coastal town — a hillside village above the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to a famous Christ statue, a medieval harbour, and some of southern Italy’s best seafood. Here is what to know before you go.
Discover the most common Italian surnames from Veneto, their Venetian Republic origins and meanings, emigration history, and how to trace your Venetian family roots.
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The Aeolian Islands are seven volcanic islands off northern Sicily, each with a distinct character. This guide covers what makes each one different — from Stromboli’s active volcano to Salina’s capers and Malvasia wine — and how to plan a visit.
Discover Salina, Pollara, and the seven Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with active volcanoes, exceptional wine, and some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean.
Discover how to trace your family in Marche. Find the right archives in Ancona, Pesaro, Macerata and Ascoli Piceno, visit your ancestral town, and plan the perfect Italian heritage trip.
Discover the most beautiful Italian baby names and their meanings — from ancient Roman roots to Renaissance tradition. A guide for the Italian diaspora.
Visit Matera, Italy, where 9,000 years of history are carved into the rock. Explore the Sassi caves, ancient churches, and a Bond filming location.
A practical guide to visiting St. Peter’s Square and Basilica in Vatican City — history, architecture, what to see inside, entry tips, and how to get there.
La Pelosa on Sardinia’s north-west coast has white sand, turquoise water, and a 16th-century watchtower. Here’s what you need to know before you visit — including the visitor cap and booking rules.
The real cost of living in Italy, region by region. Housing, food, healthcare and transport for Americans considering a move or retirement in 2026.
La Pelosa is one of Sardinia’s most recognisable beaches, located near the village of Stintino on the north-west coast. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.
Civita di Bagnoregio in Lazio sits on eroding volcanic rock, accessible only by a single footbridge. Known as La Città che Muore — The Dying City — it has been continuously occupied for over 2,500 years. Here’s what to know before you visit.
Piazza San Giacomo in Udine is one of northern Italy’s finest medieval squares. This guide covers the history, the food, and everything you need to know before you visit Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s most underrated city.
Piazza Navona in Rome is one of Italy’s most iconic public squares. Built on a Roman stadium, it holds three Baroque fountains and a masterpiece church. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.
San Gimignano is one of Tuscany’s best-preserved medieval towns, famous for its fourteen surviving stone towers. Here is what to see, eat, and know before you visit.
Palermo’s Quattro Canti is one of Sicily’s most striking baroque squares. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit, including horse carriage rides, nearby landmarks, and practical travel tips.
The Amalfi Coast offers some of the most dramatic sea views in Europe. Here is what to expect, where to go, and when to visit this iconic stretch of Italian coastline.
Positano on the Amalfi Coast draws visitors from across the world. Here’s what actually makes it so special — and everything you need to plan your visit.
Basilicata’s only coastal town has sea caves you can only reach by boat, water clear enough to see 20 metres down, and almost none of the crowds found further along the Tyrrhenian coast. Here is what to know before you visit Maratea.
Trastevere is one of Rome’s oldest and most distinctive neighbourhoods, sitting on the west bank of the Tiber. Here is what you need to know before you visit.
From a hotel window on the Amalfi Coast to a boat on Lake Como, Italy’s best views are specific, accessible, and exactly as good as their reputation. Here is where to find them.
Kindred Women Travelers has already run a Lake Como to Tuscany itinerary — small group, values-driven, the slow-Italy model we always recommend. Here is why we are paying attention.
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in Europe. A practical guide to the best views — from hotel rooms, boat trips, and clifftop gardens — and when to visit.
Udine was shaped by 377 years of Venetian rule. Here’s what the Republic built in Piazza San Giacomo — and why the Lion of St Mark is still standing.
Udine spent 377 years under Venetian rule, from 1420 to 1797. The Lion of St Mark, the clock tower modelled on the one in Piazza San Marco, and the Gothic loggia in Piazza San Giacomo are all still standing. Here is what the Venetian Republic left behind.
Udine’s Piazza San Giacomo has looked the same since the 1400s. The Loggia del Lionello, the clock tower, the Venetian columns — here is what to see, eat, and do in Friuli’s most underrated city.
Discover the extraordinary story of traditional balsamic vinegar — aged 12-25 years in family attics in Modena, Italy — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Discover Piazza San Giacomo in Udine — one of Italy’s finest medieval squares. This practical guide covers the history, key buildings, what to see, and how to get there.
Civita di Bagnoregio is a medieval hilltop village in Lazio slowly crumbling into the valley below. Here’s what to know before you visit this remarkable, endangered piece of Italian history.
Why genuine pesto genovese tastes nothing like the jar: the seven ingredients, the mortar ritual, and where to find the real thing in Genova — plus get weekly Italy stories free in our newsletter.
Maratea is Basilicata’s only coastal town — a hillside village above the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to a famous Christ statue, a medieval harbour, and some of southern Italy’s best seafood. Here is what to know before you go.
Discover the most common Italian surnames from Veneto, their Venetian Republic origins and meanings, emigration history, and how to trace your Venetian family roots.