Naples To New York Movie Ending Explained And Recap
In movies, tales about immigration and finding a new life in a foreign land are usually usually filled with trials, tribulations, and the ultimate triumph. These tales reinforce the idea that the world is a global village. They also present the hypocrisy, double standards, and corrupt morals of fellow human beings. Naples to New York presents one...
Now, Tourists Praise Italy for Its Safety and Hospitality, Ranking Second in Europe for Satisfaction
Italy has asserted itself as Europe’s tourism benchmark, posting sharp rises in both visitor contentment and safety. A recent report from the Ministry of Tourism reveals that from January 4 to August 2025, the nation achieved an exceptional 86.4 in overall tourist satisfaction, translating to a 0.6% lift from the same eight months of 2024. This out...
Art and culture investments boost Italian productivity and wages
Over the past decade, Italian companies that have invested in art and culture have recorded extraordinary gains in performance. Between 2015 and 2022, their productivity rose by about 71%, compared with a 53% increase among similar firms that did not pursue cultural initiatives. Looking at the entire ten-year period up to 2024, the difference becom...
Could La Spezia Be Our Future Home on the Italian Riviera?
The La Spezia Central Market seemed to go on forever. Stalls overflowed with just-picked produce, fresh seafood, handmade cheeses, and fragrant herbs. Each day, locals fill their baskets with the best of the region, and it’s easy to imagine ourselves doing the same—shopping daily, chatting with vendors, and deciding on dinner based on what’s freshe...
Phlegraean Fields, submerged thermal environment resurfaces: possibly the baths of Cicero's villa
Underwater excavation operations that unearthed a Roman-era thermal environment, located at a depth of three meters in the center of the Portus Iulius, within Zone B of the Baia Underwater Park, were completed in recent days. The intervention, conducted after the site was identified in 2023, has allowed the documentation of a well-preserved structu...
From piadina to disco nights: a journey through the Riviera Romagnola
Ferragosto is the very symbol of summer for every Italian. If we had to choose a place that evokes the sunny season as much as this date, only a few would do so as clearly as the Riviera Romagnola. For generations, it has represented affordable holidays, long beach days, and evenings of loud laughter, seafood dinners, and neon-lit promenades. Known...
The hidden cost of Italy’s chaotic laws
Italian laws are often passed in haste, driven by the urgency to address sudden crises. As a result, they are frequently poorly designed - born from political compromise on one side and a lack of reliable information on the other. Over time, these rushed measures pile up chaotically, creating a legal system that loses coherence and at times drifts...
7 scenic lighthouses in Italy to escape the crowds
Italy’s coastal lighthouses are not just navigational aids but true architectural gems set against breathtaking landscapes. Here are the most charming lighthouses in Italy — must-see destinations for those who love the sea, history, and nature. The most charming Italian lighthouses are far more than navigational tools, they are captivating coastal...
4 Classic Summer Road Trips in Italy
Put the car in gear and hit the open road: Italy comprises nearly 6,400km (4,000 miles) of express highways and 288,000km (180,000 miles) of secondary roads. The country also has just about as many kinds of terrains as it does types of pasta, from flower-strewn meadows to forested valleys, lake-hugging villages to switchback-studded alpine peaks — ...
The World's Oldest Casino Is An Italian Gem Combining Luxury, Classic Games, And Historic Charm
When "Venetian" and "casino" appear in the same sentence, you likely think of the all-suite Las Vegas hotel with world-class restaurants and a luxury spa. But forget theme park dupes of canals and replicas of Venetian art, and swoon over the real Renaissance luxury of Casino di Venezia, housed in Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, one of the most magnifice...
Beach crowds? No grazie! Lake Fiastra is pure calm
August in Italy means one thing: Andiamo in spiaggia – let’s go to the beach! Unrelenting summer heat is persuasive enough on its own, but factor in Ferragosto – the summer holiday conjoining ancient Roman festivity with Catholic observation – and toes in the sand become practically mandatory. Lounging under a colorful umbrella while sipping a fas...
Ferragosto Food Traditions: From Ancient Rome to Modern Italian Feasts
In Italy, mid-August marks one of the country’s most beloved traditions: Ferragosto—a day steeped in history, celebration, and, most importantly, food. First established in 18 BCE by Emperor Augustus as Feriae Augusti (“Augustus’ rest”), the holiday was originally observed on August 1 to give laborers a well-earned pause after the harvest. Centurie...