This quiet Italian region is Europe’s best-kept luxury secret
A new study from CV Villas has revealed Europe’s most underrated luxury destinations, and the quiet Italian region of Umbria tops the list. The travel agency analyzed reviews for top attractions across 50 lesser-visited European locations to uncover hidden gems that offer both luxury and authenticity. Umbria earned an impressive “underrated luxury...
Chuck Zito documentary premieres on Staten Island
Patrons recently filled three theaters in the Atrium Cinemas in Eltingville to see “Chuck Zito: An American Story,” a documentary about the Italian-American known for his time as a boxer, bodyguard, stunt man, actor and president of the New York Hells Angels motorcycle club. Zito, who was born in the Bronx, has been in films such as “Homefront” and...
Abp Broglio to Celebrate Memorial Mass for Fr Capodanno
The annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, CHC, LT, USN, Servant of God, will take place at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20017. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio...
The beautiful Italian city that's full of Ferraris and Lamborghinis
With summer finally upon us, Italy's iconic cities and famous landmarks are once again starting to fill up, as millions of tourists pour in from across the globe. However, with growing crowds come long queues and rising costs, which are starting to take their toll. As a result, many are beginning to skip the usual hotspots like Rome, Venice and Mil...
Former Barnes & Noble CEO Stephen Riggio
Stephen Riggio believes it was his destiny to translate Luigi Natoli’s epic Sicilian novel, “I Beati Paoli,” into English. The former CEO of Barnes & Noble spent three years immersed in the project, whose roots trace back to the passing of his daughter Melissa. “From that tragic event, I returned to the study of the (Italian) language, visited Sici...
The Best Bologna Restaurants: Bologna Food Guide
Many tourists spend their Italy trips in the ancient city of Rome, the artistic city of Florence and the watery city of Venice. Others spend time drinking wine in the rolling hills of Tuscany or eating pizza in Naples. But not so many travelers realize that Bologna is known around the world for its exciting food culture and that the best things to...
Philly’s Italian Market is a piece of living history
Over the course of the next year, virtually every piece of Philadelphia history will be enjoyed as tourists from all over the world visit our city. But the story of Philadelphia will be both the history that is still with us — and the throngs of history that well — hasn’t survived. If you’ve spent any time enjoying the Italian Market in South Phila...
Discover Italy’s Secret Greek Paradise: Stunning Views And Cheap Flights Await In Ancona, What Travellers Need To Know
It’s been a surprising off-the-radar but not out-of-the-box destination this summer: Ancona (pronounced AHN-coh-nah), an enchanting Italian seaside town in the picturesque Marche region on the Adriatic coast. Now, thanks to the availability of Ryanair flights between London Stansted and Ancona for £23, visitors looking for an alternative Italian br...
Consul General Sergio Strozzi reflects on his Bay Area chapter through diplomacy, community, and family
Consul General Sergio Strozzi‘s impactful tenure in San Francisco drew to a close, leaving behind a remarkable legacy defined by his dedication to building bridges. His time in the Bay Area was dedicated to creating connections, uniting communities, and strengthening the bonds between Italy and this part of the US. We sat with Consul Strozzi for a...
Italian Countryside: how to plan an on-the-road trip
Let yourself be transported into the imagination of films set in Italy or into the romantic words of famous novelists. Taking a road-trip through the Italian countryside is the dream of many. It is the desire for adventure, surprise and freedom that an all-Italian panorama evokes. But on a practical level, what are the advantages and why choose a r...
Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce appoints Francene Pisano as new president
The Board of Directors of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Francene Pisano as the Chamber’s new president on Wednesday. Pisano will begin her new role at the end of August, according to a news release issued by Chamber of Commerce board Chairman Neil King. The release describes Pisano as “a seasoned business leade...
Italian passport ranks third in the world for travel freedom
The Italian passport ranks among the most powerful in the world, giving holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 189 out of 227 countries. According to the Henley Passport Index—one of the most respected global rankings in this field—Italy currently sits in third place worldwide. The Henley Passport Index is unique in that it relies on exclus...