During the lockdown, especially the initial one last year, perhaps the most shocking part of it was the lack of human touch. We Italians, being a rather warm and affectionate people, felt this deeply. But sometimes the most beautiful things arise from the darkest moments ...

The Tuscan archipelago is made up of 7 islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea with the largest being Elba. Further south, along the stretch of coast known as the Argentario, lie the islands of Giglio and tiny Giannutri. This is a paradise for underwater adventurers and ...

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Italian peninsula is synonymous with beauty. One could argue that everything in the bel paese is truly bellissimo. From its countless masterpieces housed in museums, churches and even city halls throughout the country; its cuisine and wine that ...

The medieval village of Palazzuolo sul Senio is located in the mountains outside of Florence known as the Upper Mugello region. This area is often referred to as the "Romagna Toscana" because geographically, historically, and culturally, it is very close to the Emilia-Romagna region, but ...

The symbol of Florence- the iris, il giglio, la fleur de lis- is blooming now at the Iris Garden (Giardino dell'Iris) in the heart of the Tuscan city. Witnessing the blooms is truly a wonder of Mother Nature. Under normal circumstances*, the gardens would be open between late April and ...

The Torre del Vicario and Ca' di Scheta are two evocative and fascinating accommodation facilities with different characteristics connected by the "Viae Florentinae", a more than 100-year-old commercial road that linked Romagna to Tuscany since the early Middle Ages. This hiking trail truly makes for an ...

By now everyone knows that the Chianti region of Tuscany is famous for its world-renowned labels, but Pisa has its own Wine Road that is making a name for itself as well. The Strada del Vino delle Colline Pisane is about 70 kilometers of food and wine ...

Cavallucci cookies (sometimes referred to as Cavallucci di Siena) are an ancient Tuscan cookie. The name ("little horses") probably derives from the fact that they were offered to passers-by and pilgrims, who were probably often on horseback, by the countryside taverns. They were already known at the ...

By now, almost everyone on the planet has heard of Andrea Bocelli. His angelic voice has been described as the most beautiful in the world. Most know he is Italian and that he became blind at a very young age, but very few know the ...

Italy's cities are not giving up despite the enormous difficulty faced in 2020. Cities across the country, big and small, have decided to light up their historic centers for the Holiday season bringing cheer to their citizens. Florence's Firenze Light Festival is back again this ...