Italy’s cultural tourism continues to thrive with growing global interest
Italy remains one of the most sought-after cultural destinations in the world, with its cities of art continuing to attract increasing attention from global tourists. This is highlighted in the 2025 Cultural Tourism Report, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the cultural tourism trends in Italy, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Lear...
Homicides down in last 10 years, Italy is among safest countries in Europe
Recent reports from Italian news outlets highlight a significant decline in homicide rates across Italy over the past decade, positioning the country among the safest in Europe. However, there's a concerning rise in homicides involving minors, both as perpetrators and victims. According to data from the Italian Ministry of the Interior, volu...
This is what a surgical clinic looked like in ancient Rome
Workers were hardly surprised when they stumbled upon ancient ruins in the Italian town of Rimini in 1989. Now a popular tourist destination along the Adriatic coast, Rimini—or Ariminum in ancient times—had been a major Roman town for centuries, and the modern city is strewn with monuments from that period. What the workers found that spring day, h...
The legacy of Danilo Dolci: a life of peaceful resistance
Danilo Dolci wasn’t Sicilian, but he spent most of his life in Sicily and earned the nickname “the Italian Gandhi.” He lived in Trappeto, where he is also buried. Trappeto, a small town in the province of Palermo, is about 38 miles (60 kilometers) from the city. It boasts a beautiful beach along the Gulf of Castellammare and has been chosen as a fi...
The Italian Way to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich 10x Better
Since the beginning of time, there has been one food combination that’s never let us down: cheese and bread. There’s a reason that grilled cheese is so intertwined in our idea of childhood comfort. The sandwich is deliciously simple, versatile (a.k.a. a blank canvas for your favorite ingredients) and budget-friendly (that is unless you pack it full...
Behind the Bar at Camparino: How to Make the Perfect Negroni
If walls could talk, the bar at Camparino in Galleria would have stories to tell. Since 1915, this Milanese institution has been the beating heart of Italian aperitivo culture, pouring drinks for poets, fashion icons, and anyone who knows that good evenings start with Campari. From Gaspare Campari’s early innovations—perfecting the Campari Seltz, s...
The ultimate winter weekend in the Italian Dolomites
Whenever I indulged in travel daydreams about Italy, I pictured a land of glorious Roman ruins, cliff-face villages, Aperol spritzes in the sun and incredible pasta. That all changed when I visited the Alpe di Siusi region in the Italian Dolomites during the depths of winter and discovered a different world and culture, with decidedly fewer crowds...
A Simple Dining Etiquette Rule That Tourists Frequently Break In Italy
The Italian cuisine is one that is not just loved by many but also considered a huge part of the Italian culture. Food isn't just about eating, it's also about social gathering, which has a sacred place in Italian life. Some shops and stores even close so everyone can go home to enjoy their midday meal with friends or family. When it comes to Itali...
Experiencing Rome's Jubilee 2025: A Guide for International Students
The Jubilee in Rome is one of the most significant religious events in the world. The opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican marks the beginning of a deeply meaningful year for the Catholic Church. Rome eagerly embraces this occasion, celebrating the arrival of visitors from all corners of the world and sharing its rich his...
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi reopens its secret spaces with guided tours
The Fondation Ordine Mauriziano renews its extraordinary guided tours of the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi for 2025, offering the opportunity to explore spaces usually inaccessible to the public. From March 1 to June 28, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the history of the residence, discovering its different living phases and the r...
We volunteered to work at a Tuscany bed and breakfast on our honeymoon. It was the best way to start newlywed life
My new husband and I arrived at the Aulla Lunigiana station in Tuscany, after sprinting through Rome with our luggage to make it in time for the train. Outside, we spotted Jim and his tiny European car. “Thanks so much for picking us up,” my husband said, squeezing our bags into the trunk. Jim was a stranger to us then, but he didn’t stay that way...
'Pass on Positano': A local shares Italian destination dupes away from the Amalfi Coast crowds
Guests have called Hotel Poseidon in Positano breathtaking and luxurious, but Liliana Mascolo has only ever called it home. A third-generation employee of her family’s hotel, Liliana’s earliest memories recall full-season bookings and a bustling seaview terrace. “Positano has always been popular,” Liliana says. “But what’s changed are the types of...