Joe and Pat Gartman share the festive photos they took when they spent Christmas in the south of Italy… Jump to the photos After a stay in Rome, we headed south by train in the middle of November 2022 – our first trip back to Italy since the pandemic. Somehow, despite all our wanderings, we’d […]
Uncover the secrets of Italy’s forgotten towns in the new issue of Italia!. This issue, we begin with a captivating exploration of Italy’s ghost towns. From abandoned villages to towns reborn, each location tells its own unique story. Our journey through Sicily’s wild landscapes also reveals some intriguing folklore that will surprise you! And don’t […]
From local delicacies to some of Italy’s finest wines, discover our top five reasons to visit Lecce… 1. Puglian olive oil At the heart of Lecce’s cuisine lies the region’s olive oil. Puglia produces around one-third of Italy’s total olive oil exports and the oil is also a staple ingredient in many of Lecce’s traditional […]
Use the best possible ingredients in this simple cialledda recipe for a flavourful Pulgliese tomato and bread salad Words, recipe and photo © Mario Matassa I was searching for a salad to make with fresh, seasonal tomatoes and my friend Enrico from Tuscany said that the obvious choice was panzanella, the Tuscan bread salad. Stefano, […]
The popularity of Italian rosé continues to rise – and we don’t just mean Pinot Grigio Blush. We take a look at what’s on offer from a wider range of Italy’s many grape varieties When the sky is blue (and here in the UK we have definitely waited long enough…), it’s time to uncork the […]
Great news – the new issue of Italia! magazine is out now! This issue, we begin our travels in the north of Italy, exploring the canals of Milan, and discover a haven of peace and tranquillity up in the Dolomites before heading south to Rome and some splendid days out in the charming towns of Lazio. […]
Val Nicastro puts her best foot forward as she walks the Via Peuceta hiking route from Bari to Matera All images © Val Nicastro I’ve often wondered what’s so special about walking for days in any weather when you can quickly zip from one place to the other by car or public transportation. So I […]
Looking for things to do in Le Marche? Jane Keightley talks us through her top 10 Le Marche attractions… Although not as popular with tourists as neighbouring Tuscany and Umbria, Le Marche is blessed with beautiful hill towns as far as the eye can see. With the soaring peaks of the Sibillini Mountains on one […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull invites you to a hand of Burraco, the card game that’s become all the rage in Italy KEY WORDS Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary Fare il quarto/la quarta To make up a foursome Un gioco di carte A card game […]
ITS ITALY has now launched ITS LENDING, a new lending crowdfunding platform to preserve years’ worth of heritage and make a profitable investment while doing so. Famous for its culture and exquisite food, Italy attracts thousands of tourists every year. Many daydream about buying a romantic property at the heart of an ancient village […]