Italia! May issue – now on sale

The new issue of Italia! is out now, get a little bit closer to the country you love… Explore Molise, one of Italy’s hidden gems, take a guided tour of Sicily’s hotspots and Milan’s newest creative space, the historic Cimiterio Monumentale, and travel the Prosecco trail in the Veneto.  Plus, cook traditional Tuscan and seasonal recipes, […]

Italy’s new ‘Fertility Day’ Campaign seen as sexist

Italy wants its women to become baby-making machines.  The article was originally written by Fortune. September 22 is the official date for the Italy’s ‘Fertility Day’. The state sponsored celebration has been constructed in order to promote family planning and parenthood. If you can’t believe it, then wait until you hear this… The government’s campaign to raise […]

WIN 2 TICKETS for the Festival Italia Brands Hatch

On Sunday 14 August 2016 you could be heading to the Festival Italia at Brands Hatch… In celebration of Italian motoring, Brands Hatch will host the inaugural Festival Italia on the date of 14 August 2016.  The event will run on the world famous 1.2 mile Brands Hatch Indy circuit. Race content will be all Italian, […]

Matteo Renzi visits the Alessi Factory

Italian Prime Minister, visited the Alessi factory - Italy Travel and Life

The Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, visited the Alessi factory in Omegna just over a week ago and praised Italy’s prime design production. Adapted from Alessi While travelling through Piedmont to experience the region’s productivity first-hand, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi paid a visit to Alessi’s facilities at Crusinallo. He was welcomed into the Headquarters, near Lake Orta by […]

Brexit: A positive outlook for Italians

Now, nearly a month ago, Britain voted to leave the European Union, and many if not most British expats in Italy are deeply concerned. But we need to look at the positive effects this could have as well… Credit: This article was originally from The Local. It has not been easy, but we’ve had a go at looking on […]

School of Wine

Would you want your children to be taught how to drink wine…let us know what your reaction to this news snippet is… Italian school children as young as six could soon be taught how to drink wine. The proposal forms part of a parliamentary bill designed to prevent irresponsible drinking among young people and help them appreciate […]