Jessica Haden lives in the idyllic countryside near Siena as Education Director for Spannocchia, a farm bringing the ancient breed of Cinta Senese pigs back to the market… How did you end up living on the Spannocchia farm? A few years ago, my love of Italy and food lead me to Slow Food’s University of […]
Trust this Puglia travel guide for all you need to know when planning your trip to Italy’s authentic heel… Puglia at a glance Puglia is the ‘heel’ of Italy’s ‘boot’, and its hundreds of kilometres of beautiful coastline span both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. It’s an uncluttered region known for its whitewashed towns, its […]
Abruzzo’s Trabocchi Coast is home to many wonders. Explore our top ten things to see and do along this glittering coastline… Picture this: a stretch of coastline where the blue shades of the sea blend with the sky, and as you wander along the shore, the salty breeze mingles with the aroma of freshly cooked […]
It may not be action-packed, but sailing off the Amalfi Coast provides plenty of relaxation and glamorous locations. When you think of hitting the high seas with billowing sails and a decent, salty wake, Italy may not be the first destination to come to mind. Don’t be deceived; although sailing off Italy’s Amalfi Coast is […]
Discover Bologna in the latest issue of Italia! In this issue, we begin our journey in Bologna, a well-connected city with a wealth of heritage and culture for the curious traveller – not to mention the food! Turning our attention to wine next, we explore the verdant Prosecco hills in our new ‘Grape Escapes’ series, […]
Set amid one of the most inspiring mountain landscapes on earth, Mark Nicholls suggests ten reasons to visit the Dolomites as an all-year-round destination Sweeping across northeastern Italy, the Dolomites form an ancient and mesmerising landscape. They set the ambience of this fabulous outdoor playground; an eternal lure for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts in […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on the recent G7 summit hosted by Italy at luxury hotel Borgo Egnazia in Puglia Words by Tom Alberto Bull Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Ci deve essere stata There must have been In realtà ha molto […]
Discovering that you can claim Italian citizenship through your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and in some cases even great-great-grandparents can be very exciting. But what is the process like, and is it easy to get Italian citizenship? Compared to other countries, Italian citizenship by descent is one of the simplest to acquire for a variety of […]
From the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to La Festa della Befana, experience five of the most significant religious festivals in Italy and discover why they remain an integral part of Italian identity… Italy is steeped in history and tradition, and its religious festivals reflect this rich cultural tapestry. Religious festivals in Italy are celebrated […]
Lorenza Bacino speaks with two jewellers from the Padua Gold School to find out more about this historic goldsmithing movement… Words © Lorenza Bacino The city of Padua is no stranger to beautiful things. Home to the Scrovegni Chapel with its Giotto frescoes, the medieval market hall – the Palazzo della Ragione – as well […]