With so many wonderful regional specialities, it’s a hard choice to make, but these five formaggi could rival cheeseboards from anywhere in the world… 1. Mozzarella di bufala Campania It may seem controversial to place mozzarella above Parmigiano Reggiano, but few could argue that this luxurious, creamy delight now has an unassailable place in kitchens worldwide, and […]
Donald Trump’s election to the US presidency took many by surprise, writes Tom Alberto Bull. But of course the Italians have seen this sort of thing before, in the form of Silvio Berlusconi… Back to the future Here in the UK, Donald Trump’s rise to the White House took everyone by surprise. His background in […]
Whether you’re loved up or free as a bird, here are three great things to get involved in around Valentine’s Day in Italy Cioccolentino 10-14 February Terni It might be something to do with the fact that it’s an aphrodisiac, but romantics have been treating their significant others to chocolate for years. If you fancy […]
How do the Italians celebrate la Festa di San Valentino in Italy? Well, only couples celebrate this festival, it doesn’t matter whether they are married or engaged, as long as they are together. They don’t send secret anonymous cards or gifts so our advice is to decide how romantic you want to be and pick a price. We […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This week, taking an early summer holiday in Puglia. Question: We are planning to rent a family villa in Puglia this year, probably in May. We all like cycling, so are there any rural locations you would recommend? Does Puglia have a cycle […]
Nothing says romance like chocolate (well, apart from diamonds…) so we’ve rustled up these ideas with a distinctly Italian flavour A slice of alright Pizza purists, look away now… For the chocoholic in your life, this delicious confection of chocolate will hit the spot. The 7-inch base is solid Belgian milk chocolate and topped with milk […]
The Ponte Milvio in Rome has endured floods, wars, and the weight of years for 21 centuries. Nowadays it also bears the weight of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of padlocks attached to every possible structure An old stone bridge carries the Via Flaminia north across the Tiber, away from Rome. Some of the piers survive from […]
The latest issue of Italia! is on sale now, available to buy online and from stores across the UK! You can also download the digital edition for Apple devices or online /Android/ Windows 8 devices. Get your copy now! This month, we’ve gathered together a wealth of great reads and fascinating features from Italy tip-to-toe: more than enough to soothe my itchy feet, and, […]
This month, we’ve seen an array of photos but our favourites have captured some stunning experiences This month’s magazine winner Diane Watson, Sheffield “This picture is of Lake Misurina from our hotel bedroom – breathtaking view of the light on the Sorapis mountain group.” Tayfun Atailer “This photo was taken in Venice during a gondola […]
Venice, the Veneto’s peerless capital, historically acted as a bridge between the Eastern and Western worlds, and it still unites the globe by mingling more than 14 million international visitors on its watery streets each year. Louisa explains why she decided to move to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Louisa Calder, […]