A Charming Medieval Town In The Italian Alps Offers A Unique European Fairytale Escape
As soon as you arrive in the tiny Italian village of Lillianes, you'll begin to feel as though you've somehow wandered into the pages of your favorite book of fairytales. Surrounded by towering mountains and lush forests, the charming town consists of traditional stone houses. A babbling stream meanders through the heart of town, adding to the magi...
Italian longevity expert’s 4 daily habits for a long, healthy life: ‘I’d like to make it to 120’
Since 1989, Valter Longo has dedicated his research to understanding the factors that contribute to overall health and longevity. About 20 years ago, Longo returned to Italy where he grew up, seeking to better study the practices that have helped regions like Sardinia become home to some of the world’s longest-living people. Longo is the director o...
Behind the “first-of-its-kind” deal between Serie A and NHL
Ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the National Hockey League (NHL) and Serie A will collaborate in a content partnership to demonstrate synergies between the two sports. Also in association with the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), both leagues will join forces to work on flagship events leading up to the Winter O...
International productions return to Italy following tax credit review
“International productions are back,” Stefano Massenzi, head of acquisitions and business affairs at Lucky Red, confirmed to Screen. “We’re about to start an executive producer [job], and we’re seeing other Italian companies do the same.” Confusion has swirled around the status of the Italian tax credit for months as the government conducted a revi...
No one loves Italy as much as Stanley Tucci
Imagine finding yourself in the center of Florence on an ordinary morning and, by chance, running into Stanley Tucci who—like a true Italian—has breakfast with a lampredotto sandwich and a glass of red wine. That’s exactly how the first episode of Tucci in Italy opens, the docu-series produced by Disney+ and released last May, in which one of Holly...
A Brief History of Everyone's Favorite Aperitivo, the Aperol Spritz
Love it or loathe it, covet it or condemn it, there is no denying the ubiquitous influence of the Aperol spritz. This evocative Italian drink has earned its place as one of the world’s most popular cocktails. Balmy summer evenings in a Mediterranean milieu are brightened by the orange glow of sunsets and spritzes alike, and it’s hard to come by an...
Guido d'Arezzo and the Invention of Musical Notation
When we think about the foundations of Western music, one of the most important – foundational, in fact! – contributions comes from medieval Italy. The modern system of musical notation, the one that allows musicians today to read and perform music written centuries ago, owes much to an Italian monk, Guido d’Arezzo. Living in the 11th century, Guid...
How to explore Riviera dei Cedri: a 10-day adventure guide
In the northern part of Calabria, in the province of Cosenza, lies a portion of about 80 km of coastline, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and ideally embracing the lush vegetation of the Pollino National Park. In this place where nature rules, where the sea and the mountains, the blue and the green come together, there are ideal conditions for the s...
Italian locals share the hidden gems you won’t find in guidebooks
With its combination of stunning scenery, immersive culture and famous cuisine, Italy continues to enchant UK travellers. Data from Airbnb reveals that half of the top 10 most-searched for destinations this summer are scattered around the country. The travel company have also published a list of a couple of the top Italian destinations to go to th...
The little-known Sicilian town that feeds the world’s almond craze
Avola, set in the heart of Sicily’s Ionian coast, might be unknown to many at first glance. But behind its humble name lies the beating heart of a successful business, where the almonds produced are considered among the finest in the world. With its strategic position, overlooking the Gulf of Noto, it has a rich history intertwined with the art of...
Wealthy Italian neighbors used to compete by building tall towers. See inside one that's still standing after 600 years.
In 2025, homeowners' displays of wealth might include at-home movie theaters, helipads, sprawling subterranean garages, or custom-made art. But in medieval Italy, homeowners were more obvious: The taller their structure, they thought, the greater their wealth and influence. The rich sought to one-up each other by building the tallest towers they co...
This Overnight Train in Italy Might Be the Best (and Most Affordable) Way to See the Country
Train travel in general is having a major renaissance right now, and night trains are particularly popular. That’s because overnight trains give travelers the best of both worlds: they allow people to travel a bit slower and more sustainably and they're a major time and money saver. Instead of spending money on accommodation and using precious dayl...