A first-time guide to Sorrento
If you were to hand God a blank canvas and ask him to paint the Italian idyll, you would get something like Sorrento. Sitting astride cliffs that plunge down to the brilliant-blue Bay of Naples and at the gateway to the fabled Amalfi Coast, this glam coastal town has got it all going on–a historic center brimming with pastel-painted palazzi, flower...
“Storie di Pizza – The American Dream” Premieres at ITA New York
Pizza is more than just food. It’s a journey measured in flavors, flour, and the hands that have shaped it for generations. Once a humble neighborhood staple, pizza has become a global icon, carrying with it not just dough, but stories, identities, and a deep cultural exchange. This is the essence of Storie di Pizza – The American Dream, the second...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding won’t cause ‘abnormal disruption to anyone,’ Venice mayor says
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding won’t cause any problems for the residents of Venice, the city’s mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, says. Last week, Page Six reported that the couple’s wedding will be held this summer in Venice, Italy. While no details about the guest list or the wedding date have been revealed, the couple have reportedly already sent...
Cultural heritage in Italy to be valued based on its use value starting in 2026
Starting in 2026, Italy will evaluate cultural heritage assets under ministerial restrictions based on their actual value of use, thanks to a reform that will change the accounting treatment of artistic and cultural assets. In practice, the idea is to consider beauty as a tool for sustainable growth and improving quality of life. Italy holds about...
Cagliari tops the climate livability index in Italy for 2024
Cagliari in Sardinia takes the top spot in the new edition of the Climate Livability Index in Italy. Naples and Salerno, both in Campania, come in second and third, followed by Brindisi in Puglia and Agrigento in Sicily. All of these cities are along some of Italy's stunning coastlines and have benefited from summer breezes and only a few rainy day...
The return of Sicily's ancient 'white gold'
It's a hot and muggy summer day in Sicily's Madonie mountains, a rugged range of ridges about 65km east of Palermo. In a field of ash trees, the buzzing of cicadas is interrupted by a voice. "You came at the right time," says Giulio Gelardi, a local farmer pointing towards a white-streaked branch. "This is the famous manna." Along the bark of each...
The Piedmont Diaries
On the plane, Boston > JFK > Milan. My first trip to Piemonte. Not my first trip to Italy. What did I want from this visit? People, profiles, portraits. A lay of the land, physical and metaphorical. Nebbiolo’s essence. Barolo versus Barbaresco. Sparkling, white, pink — will there be any, or just a lake of red, red, red?” I’d received the invitation...
Crochet therapy tour: promoting sustainable fashion and social inclusion in Italy
Gomitoli (Yarns), "catenelle" and "trafori" crochet techniques brought into schools, day centers, cooperatives, and public squares to create new opportunities for community building, encourage interactions across generations, and stimulate the discovery of hidden skills and talents. This is the aim of the first "Crochet Therapy Tour," which...
The impact of US tariffs on Italian automotive sector
The 25% tariffs on the automotive sector, announced by President Donald Trump for April 2, could significantly impact the revenue of Italian companies, with estimated losses between 1.4 and 3 billion euros. Subcontractors would be the most affected, with damages potentially reaching up to 2.5 billion euros due to their reliance on the Euro...
The resurgence of Italian dialects on social media
Contrary to what some believe, considering them a relic of the past, Italian dialects are more alive than ever today, especially online. According to the latest available Istat data, over 45% of Italians still speak a dialect at home or with friends, and younger generations are increasingly mixing Italian with local words, often without even realiz...
Italy’s Secret Island Paradise Panarea Invites Elite Travelers with Untouched Beauty, Sparkling Waters, Timeless Glamour and a Crowd-Free Escape Beyond Capri
Discover Panarea, Italy’s hidden island paradise offering luxurious charm, pristine waters, celebrity appeal, and a peaceful escape far from Capri’s crowds. Nestled in the shimmering waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a lesser-known Italian paradise awaits—far from the selfie-sticks and summer stampedes that crowd Italy’s mainstream islands. While Capr...
Whiskies Of The Week: Florentis Super Tuscan And Vin Santo Wine Cask
By now, it’s a well-known fact that whisky is pretty much made everywhere nowadays, from Mississippi to Tasmania to China to New Jersey to... well, you get the point. But every now and then I still encounter a whisky for the first time and think, they make whisky there? So finding out that there’s a craft spirits distillery making whisky in Florenc...