The Italian American Charlie Stillitano is the new President of Spezia Calcio
Spezia – a club competing in the Serie B league – has come under the control of US entrepreneur Thomas Roberts. A new era has begun, yet there are also some confirmations within the Board of Directors despite the share transfer. One of these concerns the figure of Carmelo Stillitano, known as Charlie, who was already on the board as vice president...
15 Irresistible Neapolitan Desserts and Pastries
Naples is world-famous for its pizza but most people outside of Italy aren’t aware of the greatness of Neapolitan desserts. Sometimes sophisticated, often rustic and always satisfying, the sweet treats in Naples are some of the tastiest in Italy as well as the entire world. And the best part? Neapolitan pastries are super easy to find in neighborho...
Gondolas not forgotten: Iconic vessels and their singing boatmen still ply the canals of Venice
Venice, also known as La Serenissima (Most Serene), has fascinated people from all over the world for centuries. Putting aside its storied history, famous masquerade balls during Carnevale and its stunning architecture, it is primarily recognized as the floating city with transportation only available on boats which travel along its many canals. Wh...
Sicilian cheeses: taste, tradition and local mastery
The cheesemakers of Sicily have a rich and colorful history of making cheese that dates back thousands of years. Cheese is central to their culinary heritage, and their cheese mastery has produced some of the best cheeses in the world. If you ever find yourself in Sicily, be sure to indulge in the local cheese. This unique island offers a variety o...
This tiny Italian island takes just 20 minutes to walk around (yet photographers call it Europe’s most dazzling hidden gem)
This tiny Italian island is a miniature paradise that takes a mere 20 minutes to circumnavigate—yet packs more color and charm than destinations ten times its size. Welcome to Burano, the rainbow-hued jewel of Venice’s lagoon that photographers and travelers alike consider Italy’s most visually stunning hidden gem. A kaleidoscope of colors floating...
A more inclusive table: the importance of diversity and sustainability
Inclusivity is an essential idea in today’s world, but we hardly associate it with food. However, respecting diversity and making sure, quite literally, that everyone has a “seat at the table,” regardless of background or ability, has become an inherently central goal of modern cuisine. An inclusive kitchen recognizes and values different food cult...
I stayed with my grandparents in Italy over the winter. Here’s why it’s the perfect place for retirees
I stayed with my grandparents in Italy over the winter. It wasn’t just a family visit—I wanted some downtime from my busy freelance schedule in Dublin and also to bask in the warmth of my grandparents’ company. I’d always heard stories about Italy’s charm, but experiencing it day by day was something else entirely. What struck me most was how it fe...
Ferrari's First EV Has A Name To Match Its All-Italian Construction
Ferrari certainly has the luxury, capacity, and budget to pretty much do whatever it wants to when it comes to developing its new sports cars and SUVs. The brand has enjoyed a string of successful model launches, including its first lifted four-door four-seater, the Purosangue, and now it approaches a new frontier: its first all-electric vehicle. C...
This lively southern Italian city is the perfect summer weekend break
Twenty years ago, parts of Bari were a mafia stronghold. Today, thanks to a group of no-nonsense nonnas and an anticorruption mayor, the capital city of Puglia is Europe’s latest short-break star. With flights from Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh, here you can feast on superb pizza for under five euros in a 16th-century piazza bedecked by fairy lig...
Rome is preparing to host a conclave with three major problems
Organizing a conclave is no simple task, and Rome is preparing to host one with three significant challenges. We've previously written about the possibility of three Italian cardinals being "papabili" and the influence of three other Italian cardinals, though over 80. But there's another Italian cardinal who deserves attention, as he is at the cent...
Travellers have been bathing at this spa town for 3,000 years. What's it like in 2025?
I’m draped over a couple of foam floats, drifting through the steamy outdoor pool of the Terme di Saturnia resort in southern Tuscany. In these same sulphuric thermal waters, Roman soldiers once bathed to recover from the ravages of war. 2,000 years later, the water’s therapeutic benefits are still lauded, though instead of boasting their ability t...
Liguria The 6 most beautiful beaches in Liguria to visit in 2025
Liguria is a thin strip of land nestled between the Maritime Alps and the Ligurian Sea in north-west Italy. It is a region of unique charm, where the mountains seem to plunge straight into the sea, creating a spectacular and very varied landscape. The perched villages, the terraced hillsides planted with olive groves and vineyards, the beaches hidd...