Five geometrically shaped towns in Italy and where to find them
Italy is a country where every village and town has its own unmistakable story. Sometimes this is reflected in its traditions or monuments; in other cases, the uniqueness begins with the very layout of the town itself. Across the country, you’ll find a number of “ideal towns” designed entirely from scratch with geometric or unusual shapes. Scattere...
Florence Italy: Everything You Need to Eat and Drink
After eating the best food in Florence at restaurants, in markets and on the street over three separate visits, we’re finally ready to share our picks for the must-eat foods and drinks that all travelers should experience at least once in person. Maybe twice. Read on to discover our Florence food favorites and the ones you need to eat during your v...
What The New York Times Gets Wrong About Coffee Prices In Italy
Coffee prices are all over the place as the market responds to about a million different factors, and it has left many wondering what the impact will be on the consumer and how they will respond. And it is in these uncertain times that journalists turn to one trusty sector of the coffee drinking public: people in the country of Italy. The latest jo...
Italy’s hotel investment surges amid tourism recovery
Hotel investment in Italy has increased substantially as the country’s tourism sector recovers from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent data shows a growing appetite among investors for hospitality properties, driven by improving travel demand and favourable market conditions. Growing interest from international investorsThe Italian hotel...
Lake Maggiore like a local: 7 authentic experiences to do
Are you looking for valuable authentic tips for visiting Lake Maggiore like a local? This jewel of Northern Italy, nestled between Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland, boasts a wealth of stunning artistic and architectural treasures. Renowned for its lush botanical gardens, breathtaking landscapes, and historic mansions, Lake Maggiore is rich in ca...
Puglia launches data center valley to lead Southern Europe’s digital transformation
Puglia is set to reshape the digital future of the Mediterranean with the launch of the Puglia Data Center Valley, an ambitious initiative that will combine three hyperscale AI-focused data center projects with a total capacity exceeding 2 gigawatts. The plan includes transforming a former industrial zone in Bari into a 200 MW data hub, building a...
Average retirement age in Italy rises to 64 years and 5 months
In Italy, the mandatory pension system is administered mainly by INPS (Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale) for most employed and self-employed workers. Under this system, contributions made by active workers finance the pensions of those already retired. However, some professional groups have specific pension funds, such as lawyers or arch...
This Italian Town Is Home To One Of The Country's Most Iconic Candies
Italy undoubtedly has a sweet tooth, one that leans toward high-quality, elegant, decorative candies. After all, the city of Perugia brought us the lovestruck foil-wrapped Baci kisses, a popular Valentine's Day gift, while Venchi chocolates arose from bubbling bronze cauldrons in Turin, and Ferrero Rocher hails from the small Italian village of Alb...
I moved to Italy for my dream job and then lost it. Now that I'm back in the US, I'm even more motivated to return.
I never really thought I'd live in Italy. Sure, my dad was from there, but we weren't one of those families who had dual citizenship or spent summers on the Amalfi Coast. I didn't even speak Italian — but one opportunity changed everything. Just over a month after my dad died, I'd been let go from my job and was cold-emailing brands I admired when...
The valleys of the Dolomites: exploring Italy’s new network of wild trails
Thick white cloud hangs outside the windows of Rifugio Segantini, a mountain hut 2,373 metres up in the Italian Alps. But it is shifting, revealing glimpses of the majestic Brenta Dolomites before us: a patch of snow here, a craggy peak there. The view is tantalising, and a couple of times I have run outside in a kind of peekaboo farce to see the f...
Italy Climbs to Second Place in Global Cheese Exports
The Italian cheese industry continued to perform strongly in early 2025, driven by firm export growth, resilient domestic consumption, and high farmgate prices, despite early signs of a production slowdown. According to the latest report from research firm Ismea, export volumes and values remain buoyant, with Italy consolidating its position as the...
Pioneering women of Sicily: bold lives, lasting
Their names might not be familiar, but their stories will likely feel so. In the end, all stories resemble one another – even in their differences – because they belong to us. They transcend time, and anyone who shares their own story may realize how much it echoes those of others. Take Nina Siciliana, for instance. Around 1240, she was a poet and...