Discover Matera, Italy’s ancient UNESCO cave city in Basilicata. Complete guide to the Sassi districts, cave hotels, what to eat, and how to get there.
The 1901 Italian Census captured millions of families just before the great emigration wave. Learn how to find your Italian ancestors in these records and trace your roots to the exact village they left behind.
Tuscany Wine Regions: Your Guide to Chianti, Brunello and Montepulciano Tuscany is one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world. Rolling hills covered in vines, ancient cellars carved into hillsides, and winemakers who have spent generations perfecting their craft — this is what draws visitors from across the globe to central Italy. Whether… Read more: Tuscany Wine Regions: Your Guide to Chianti, Brunello and Montepulciano
Photo by Tamara Malaniy on Unsplash The secret to good limoncello is what it leaves out: no lemon juice ever goes in. It is built from the bright yellow zest alone — peeled thin to avoid the bitter white pith — steeped in neutral alcohol until the peel surrenders its oils, then softened with a… Read more: The Love Italy Guide № 006: Limoncello
Capri is one of Italy’s most famous islands. A Capri day trip is something millions of visitors plan every year — and for good reason. The island has extraordinary sea views, narrow lanes lined with lemon trees, and the most vivid blue water you will find anywhere in the Mediterranean. Photo: Shutterstock But getting there… Read more: Capri Day Trip from Naples or Sorrento: The Complete Guide
Over 1.4 million Australians claim Italian heritage. Most Italian families arrived between 1880 and 1970. Their descendants now live across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Many want to find the village their great-grandparents left behind. Did you know? Italy is the third-largest source of immigrants in Australian history. More than 400,000 Italians arrived in… Read more: How to Trace Your Italian-Australian Ancestry: A Complete Genealogy Guide
Everything you need to know about eating at a family-run agriturismo in Italy — what is served, where to find the best farms, how to book, and practical tips for a genuine countryside meal.
Planning a trip to Venice, Italy? This Venice travel guide covers what to see, where to stay, what to eat, and how to find the quieter corners most visitors miss. Expert tips for US travellers.
Plan your Amalfi Coast road trip from Naples with this complete driving guide. Covers the SS163 route, stops at Sorrento, Positano and Ravello, parking tips and best time to visit.
Italian artisans in alpine regions like Trentino, Lombardy, and Val d’Aosta still churn butter by hand. Here is how the process works, why the result tastes different, and where to find it when you travel.
Plan your visit to Pompeii with this complete travel guide. Discover the top sights, best tips, skip-the-queue advice, and everything US travellers need to know.
Between 1880 and 1924, more than 4 million Italians crossed the Atlantic. Most of them came from southern Italy — from sun-scorched hillside villages and coastal towns that many of their descendants have never seen. This is their story. Photo: Photo by Elena Golubeva on Unsplash If your Italian grandparents or great-grandparents immigrated during this… Read more: Italian Emigration Waves by Region: Sicily, Calabria, and Campania (1880–1924)
Photo by Ulvi Novruzov on Unsplash Around six in the evening, streets that were half-empty an hour earlier fill with people walking slowly, arm in arm, going nowhere in particular. This is la passeggiata — the ritual evening stroll that plays out in piazzas and along seafronts from Turin to Palermo. It is less about… Read more: The Love Italy Guide № 005: La Passeggiata
Most Italian-Americans know their family came from Sicily, or Calabria, or Campania. But which village? That is the question that matters. Knowing the specific comune — the small Italian municipality — is the key that unlocks your family history. Without it, you are searching in the dark. Photo: Shutterstock Across southern Italy and Sicily, millions… Read more: How to Find Your Italian Ancestral Village: A Step-by-Step Guide
Above Montepulciano, the Avignonesi estate spent decades ignoring the market’s rules — a Vin Santo that took 25 years to be ready, and 170 hectares turned fully biodynamic. The story of how patience became Tuscany’s most extraordinary wine.
Learn how to make authentic cacio e pepe at home. The classic Roman pasta with just three ingredients — spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper.
Plan your visit to Ravenna Italy with this complete guide. Discover 8 UNESCO Byzantine mosaics, top things to see, how to get there, and where to stay.
Most Italian-American families know their ancestors came from somewhere in Italy. But finding the exact village on a modern map is harder than it looks. Administrative boundaries shifted dramatically after Italian unification in 1861. Mussolini’s government merged thousands of small comuni in the 1920s and 1930s. Many villages that appear in your family’s records simply… Read more: How to Find Your Italian Ancestral Village on a Map
Planning day trips from Rome? These 10 easy escapes take you from ancient ruins to hilltop towns and coastal villages — all within a few hours of the capital.
Photo: Photo by Jorge Rojas on Unsplash There is a gesture Italians make by pinching all five fingertips together, pointing them upward, and shaking the hand slightly — often glossed abroad as “chef’s kiss,” though it really means something closer to “what do you want?” or “what are you talking about?” Linguists sometimes call it… Read more: The Love Italy Guide â„– 004: Italian Hand Gestures
Most Italian-Americans know which region their family came from. They know it was Sicily, or Campania, or Calabria. But ask them for the specific village — the comune where their great-grandmother fetched water from the town fountain — and they often go quiet. That village is out there. Finding it changes everything. When you know… Read more: How to Find Your Ancestral Italian Village: A Step-by-Step Guide
Italy has over 350 pasta shapes and each one serves a different purpose. This guide explains every major Italian pasta shape, when to use it, and which sauces work best.
Discover the hidden gems of Italy — 10 underrated towns from Matera to Tropea that most visitors never find, packed with history, food, and character.
Discover Matera, Italy’s ancient UNESCO cave city in Basilicata. Complete guide to the Sassi districts, cave hotels, what to eat, and how to get there.
The 1901 Italian Census captured millions of families just before the great emigration wave. Learn how to find your Italian ancestors in these records and trace your roots to the exact village they left behind.
Tuscany Wine Regions: Your Guide to Chianti, Brunello and Montepulciano Tuscany is one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world. Rolling hills covered in vines, ancient cellars carved into hillsides, and winemakers who have spent generations perfecting their craft — this is what draws visitors from across the globe to central Italy. Whether… Read more: Tuscany Wine Regions: Your Guide to Chianti, Brunello and Montepulciano
Plan your Italian trip the smart way. Everything US travellers need to know about getting around Italy by train, from booking to the best routes.
Photo by Tamara Malaniy on Unsplash The secret to good limoncello is what it leaves out: no lemon juice ever goes in. It is built from the bright yellow zest alone — peeled thin to avoid the bitter white pith — steeped in neutral alcohol until the peel surrenders its oils, then softened with a… Read more: The Love Italy Guide № 006: Limoncello
Capri is one of Italy’s most famous islands. A Capri day trip is something millions of visitors plan every year — and for good reason. The island has extraordinary sea views, narrow lanes lined with lemon trees, and the most vivid blue water you will find anywhere in the Mediterranean. Photo: Shutterstock But getting there… Read more: Capri Day Trip from Naples or Sorrento: The Complete Guide
Over 1.4 million Australians claim Italian heritage. Most Italian families arrived between 1880 and 1970. Their descendants now live across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Many want to find the village their great-grandparents left behind. Did you know? Italy is the third-largest source of immigrants in Australian history. More than 400,000 Italians arrived in… Read more: How to Trace Your Italian-Australian Ancestry: A Complete Genealogy Guide
A city-by-city guide to Italian street food: pizza a portafoglio in Naples, supplì in Rome, arancini in Palermo and lampredotto in Florence.
Everything you need to know about eating at a family-run agriturismo in Italy — what is served, where to find the best farms, how to book, and practical tips for a genuine countryside meal.
Planning a trip to Venice, Italy? This Venice travel guide covers what to see, where to stay, what to eat, and how to find the quieter corners most visitors miss. Expert tips for US travellers.
Plan your Amalfi Coast road trip from Naples with this complete driving guide. Covers the SS163 route, stops at Sorrento, Positano and Ravello, parking tips and best time to visit.
Italian artisans in alpine regions like Trentino, Lombardy, and Val d’Aosta still churn butter by hand. Here is how the process works, why the result tastes different, and where to find it when you travel.
Plan your visit to Pompeii with this complete travel guide. Discover the top sights, best tips, skip-the-queue advice, and everything US travellers need to know.
Between 1880 and 1924, more than 4 million Italians crossed the Atlantic. Most of them came from southern Italy — from sun-scorched hillside villages and coastal towns that many of their descendants have never seen. This is their story. Photo: Photo by Elena Golubeva on Unsplash If your Italian grandparents or great-grandparents immigrated during this… Read more: Italian Emigration Waves by Region: Sicily, Calabria, and Campania (1880–1924)
Photo by Ulvi Novruzov on Unsplash Around six in the evening, streets that were half-empty an hour earlier fill with people walking slowly, arm in arm, going nowhere in particular. This is la passeggiata — the ritual evening stroll that plays out in piazzas and along seafronts from Turin to Palermo. It is less about… Read more: The Love Italy Guide № 005: La Passeggiata
Most Italian-Americans know their family came from Sicily, or Calabria, or Campania. But which village? That is the question that matters. Knowing the specific comune — the small Italian municipality — is the key that unlocks your family history. Without it, you are searching in the dark. Photo: Shutterstock Across southern Italy and Sicily, millions… Read more: How to Find Your Italian Ancestral Village: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your guide to Italian pizza — Neapolitan, Roman al taglio, Sicilian sfincione and more. Discover regional styles across Italy before your trip.
Above Montepulciano, the Avignonesi estate spent decades ignoring the market’s rules — a Vin Santo that took 25 years to be ready, and 170 hectares turned fully biodynamic. The story of how patience became Tuscany’s most extraordinary wine.
Bologna Italy travel guide: discover the food capital of the world — tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini, the oldest university, and 40km of porticos.
Learn how to make authentic cacio e pepe at home. The classic Roman pasta with just three ingredients — spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper.
Plan your visit to Ravenna Italy with this complete guide. Discover 8 UNESCO Byzantine mosaics, top things to see, how to get there, and where to stay.
From Rome’s ancient catacombs to Naples’ volcanic tunnels, Italy hides a remarkable world beneath its streets. Here is where to go and what to expect.
Most Italian-American families know their ancestors came from somewhere in Italy. But finding the exact village on a modern map is harder than it looks. Administrative boundaries shifted dramatically after Italian unification in 1861. Mussolini’s government merged thousands of small comuni in the 1920s and 1930s. Many villages that appear in your family’s records simply… Read more: How to Find Your Italian Ancestral Village on a Map
Discover the best cooking classes in Italy — from Tuscan farmhouses to Bologna pasta schools. Tips on what to expect, costs, and how to book.
Planning day trips from Rome? These 10 easy escapes take you from ancient ruins to hilltop towns and coastal villages — all within a few hours of the capital.
Photo: Photo by Jorge Rojas on Unsplash There is a gesture Italians make by pinching all five fingertips together, pointing them upward, and shaking the hand slightly — often glossed abroad as “chef’s kiss,” though it really means something closer to “what do you want?” or “what are you talking about?” Linguists sometimes call it… Read more: The Love Italy Guide â„– 004: Italian Hand Gestures
Most Italian-Americans know which region their family came from. They know it was Sicily, or Campania, or Calabria. But ask them for the specific village — the comune where their great-grandmother fetched water from the town fountain — and they often go quiet. That village is out there. Finding it changes everything. When you know… Read more: How to Find Your Ancestral Italian Village: A Step-by-Step Guide
Italy has over 350 pasta shapes and each one serves a different purpose. This guide explains every major Italian pasta shape, when to use it, and which sauces work best.
Discover the hidden gems of Italy — 10 underrated towns from Matera to Tropea that most visitors never find, packed with history, food, and character.
A real taste of Love Italy Premium — The Dolomites, a slow week in Italy’s mountain north.