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Originating in the working-class areas of Naples in the early 20th Century, a caffè sospeso, aka 'suspended coffee', 'pending coffee', or 'pay it forward coffee' is a cup of coffee paid for in advance as an anonymous act of charity. The practice began as a goodwill gesture where more fortunate patrons at Neapolitan cafés and coffee bars would pay f...

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It’s astounding how many everyday English words have their roots in Italian: think confetti, stilettos, casino, volcano, influenza, and quarantine, just to name a handful. However, there are also many words making their way into everyday language that find their origins in specific Italian cities. Items were often titled after their places of origi...

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The Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples, Italy, is the getaway that doesn’t require going away. Once a palace and hunting grounds for King Charles VII of Naples and Sicily, the public venue features a museum boasting works from celebrated Italian artists such as Caravaggio, Raphael and Artemisia Gentileschi. It also has more than 331,000 ac...

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The Amalfi Coast is one of the world’s top travel destinations, and it’s not hard to understand why. This gorgeous section of coastline in southern Italy offers amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea, lovely towns, tasty food, and rich history. Whether you want to chill on the beach, walk along the cliffs, discover ancient ruins, or try local delic...

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Naples is an unforgettable city, a unique place where art, culture, smells and tastes are recognizable and mingle among the historic center's narrow alleys, squares and districts, until they blend with the scents of the wind coming from the sea. If getting around on foot getting lost in the streets packed with people is exciting, there is an even m...

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Italy is known for embracing art in its many forms. While Italy is not the birthplace of ceramic making, it’s undeniable that the country is home to skilled artisans who have perfected this ancient tradition. Hand-painted ceramics are often referred to as maiolica, which references the tin glaze used on these pieces. The original spelling of this n...

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The first major city that unified the wine trade from the Middle East to the Mediterranean and throughout Europe, and which upholds the long-standing traditions of Italian cuisine that are exported around the globe, Pompei will be the backdrop to tell 8,000 years of history of vine and wine from Georgia to Campania, between culture, art and science...

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According to the latest ANAS (National Autonomous Company of State Roads) updates, a true engineering marvel will soon arrive in Italy. Our engineers are working on a highly sophisticated project that will make Italy the first European country to have a smart road. The first 100 kilometers have already been wired, and the project appears to be a te...

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The word “castle” easily conjures images of grandeur and royalty, places where mere mortals dare not dwell. Fortunately, many of Italy’s historic castles deliver the appropriate and expected visual fantasy. Some, however, are set apart. Ischia’s Castello Aragonese is one such gem. Dominating its own rocky islet, the castle’s distinct profile and pr...

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The scrawled etching in stone reads: “I’d like to be the gem in your ring for just an hour to get the kisses you give when you press the seal.” The ancient Pompeii graffiti is a reminder of how little has changed in the last 2,000 years or so — think of the far-less-creative tourists recently caught carving their initials into the walls of Rome’s C...

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