Snowshoes and saunas: why Italy’s Bormio is perfect for winter sports and pampering
Viewed from the top of the 2,255-metre-high Stelvio piste, the town of Bormio far below looks like a Christmas cake, with pine trees and church spires poking out of a snow-filled scene. The two are connected by a run which, with a vertical drop of 1,010 metres and gradients reaching 60%, is one of the most technically demanding and physically gruel...
Looking for Italian romance? Weddings in Tuscany are a dream come true
Couples are flocking to Tuscany for a dream wedding — followed, naturally, by a bucolic honeymoon in the magical landscapes. According to recent research from jewelry firm Mark Broumand, Italy accounts for an average of 7,428 monthly searches from engaged couples, putting it in the top 4 for a destination wedding. Tuscany, a province in the northw...
This Elegant Italian City Is the Birthplace of One of the World's Most Beloved Cheeses — and Has No Crowds
Parmigiano-Reggiano is one of the world’s most famous and beloved cheeses, yet its birthplace is rarely one of the first places that people think of when planning a trip to Italy. What a shame. Despite living in Rome for five years and visiting Italy dozens of times before that, it took me years to get to Parma, but when I finally did, I realized w...
The Best Places to Live in Italy: Quality of Life survey 2024
There was good news for the north Italian province of Milan in this year's Quality of Life in Italy report, carried out by ItaliaOggi in collaboration with Rome's La Sapienza University. The 26th edition of the annual survey puts Milan at the top of the rankings, followed by Bolzano in second place and Monza and Brianza joint third in 2024. The rep...
10 curiosities about St. Peter’s Basilica you shouldn’t miss
An iconic symbol of Rome, a masterpiece of Italian and global architecture, and the emblem of religious tourism, St. Peter’s Basilica holds centuries of extraordinary history. On the occasion of the anniversary of its consecration, which took place on November 18, 1626, we have gathered some of the most fascinating curiosities to know before visiti...
Jannik Sinner breaks 38-year record after defeating Taylor Fritz to win the ATP Finals
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to claim the ATP Finals title, securing his second decisive straight-sets victory over Taylor Fritz in Turin. The world number one capped off a stellar season – highlighted by his first two Grand Slam titles – with a 6-4, 6-4 triumph against the American. Their clash in the group stages told more or less an id...
Hidden Gems - The Charming Villages of Le Marche: Monte Giberto
On a panoramic hill surrounded by green hills, I see Monte Giberto, a small medieval village in the heart of the Marche region. I am in the province of Fermo, in the so-called Marca Fermana, an area with unique views far from the hectic pace of the city, where rolling hills meet the sea and mountains. Today, I will discover the places, traditions a...
I tried this vintage Italian sleeper train – here’s why it’s my favourite
As a waiter pours me a glass of Fiulot Barbera red wine, grown in Italy’s Piedmont region, and hands me a plate of pasta, I put aside any irritation that the Espresso Langhe Monferrato sleeper service departed Rome an hour late. I’m in the dining carriage of a service run by Treni Turistici Italiani (TTI) – a division of Italy’s state-owned railway...
Italy's 'hidden gem' that's a 'great alternative' to dodge the crowds in Greece
Italy’s southern region of Puglia has been branded as a hidden gem for those looking to escape the busy tourist crowds of places like Santorini and Mykonos. Michael Donovan, a travel expert and the co-founder of staynewengland.com, told the Express that Puglia is a great alternative for travellers looking for an authentic experience without the ove...
In Umbria, Medieval Estates Are Transformed Into Luxury Hotels
It feels like everybody is traveling to Italy these days. So to enjoy an authentic Italian experience without throngs of crowds, you have to venture a lot further off the beaten path. Skip Tuscany in favor of its lesser-known-but-equally-beautiful neighboring region—where several hotels and resorts have been created inside imposing medieval structu...
Impressive peace altar in Italy honors all war dead amid history-rich park path
War memorials around the world tend to be country-specific in honoring the fallen, but a magnificent hilltop monument in the Italian city of Medea (Gorizia, Friuli venezia Giulia) breaks the mold by also paying homage to peace. Built shortly after World War II, the Ara Pacis Mundi commemorates soldiers who have died in all wars. Its name translates...
She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage
Ambika Mathur was sitting on her parents’ couch, watching “Emily in Paris” and feeling sorry for herself. It was summer 2022. Ambika, a California-based model, was feeling “kind of stagnant.” She’d just broken up with her long-term partner and moved back in with her parents at the age of 25. And while she was regularly shooting commercials, nothing...