Perugia, the splendid Umbrian capital, has breathtaking views, a magical atmosphere and a medieval flair. It boasts its own, unique culinary tradition and is rich in artistic and monumental treasures. It's been defined as a "museum city". Let's walk along the streets of this medieval ...

Lucca has recently moved up the ranks on the Tuscan tourist trail as more and more people hear about its intact walls, its curious tree-topped tower and its epicurean specialties from tordelli lucchesi to buccellato. But the city—and the rolling hills surrounding it—is gaining fame for another reason, ...

In central Italy's Abruzzo region, particularly in the Teramo province, a spring tradition carries on as it has for generations. Known as le Virtù (virtues), this dish is prepared for May 1st or Labor Day. It is a custom linked to the cult of the earth celebrated by ...

Without a doubt, one of the most beloved dishes ever, both abroad but especially in Italy, is carbonara! Italian pasta associations have officially proclaimed April 6th to be Carbonara Day. The event has spawned a wave of social media posts, challenges, and hashtags including #CarbonaraDay ...

The highly anticipated "Primavera del Prosecco" event is back again this year with 17 wine exhibitions throughout the territory of Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Three months full of events from April 16 through June 12, 2022 will liven up the Treviso province from Conegliano to Valdobbiadene. Tastings and ...

Aquileia, a charming town in the province of Udine, is rich in history and great archaeological finds. It became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998 and boasts the definition of "The Second Rome" for its immense and majestic riches. Easily reachable and located near ...

It's already been established that Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world and wonderful to visit at any time during the year, but at Christmastime, it becomes magical. In this article, we'll take you on a tour of the city ...

Alberobello in Puglia is a magical place year-round, but at Christmastime, it becomes absolutely indescribable! Magical Alberobello Visiting Alberobello at this time of year is a unique experience to be enjoyed with family and friends. Walking through the streets of the historic center you can spend unique ...

In the extreme south of Puglia lies the Salento region: a land where the wind changes constantly and the dialect varies from village to village. The recipes are handed down from generation to generation and rather than written, they are spoken with technical terms like ...

It's not Christmas in Italy without the famous pandoro and panettone desserts, but in Abruzzo, the real stars of Christmas are the sfogliatelle, caggionetti and bocconotti. All three of them are filled with grape jam and coated with powdered sugar.  Sfogliatelle not just Neapolitan Sfogliatelle, although commonly associated with Naples, are a ...