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The number of things to do in Bologna, Italy, is almost infinite. We’ve visited at least five times and were only limited by the length of our stays. Here is a list of some unique experiences in Bologna that we never tire of and repeatedly return to. It is probably too long for one visit, but we hope it offers some ideas that pique your interest or...

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Despite the passing of Bill Holmberg on November 9, 2020, his presence was felt throughout Casadio Stadium in Godo (Emilia Romagna) on June 22, 2024. Godo Baseball President Carlo Naldoni said, “We started two years ago to piece together all the work Bill had put forth and how important he was in making Italian baseball what it is today. He was a c...

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Italy is the second tourist destination in Europe and the fifth in the world in terms of international arrivals. Attracting travelers from the continent and the entire planet to the Belpaese like a magnet is our rich cultural heritage, followed by natural beauty and events, whether sporting, recreational or religious, but food and wine, without neg...

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Back in September, a packed house at the Sala Grande Theatre gave movie director Michael Mann and actor Adam Driver a six-minute standing ovation. Then, Airbnb’s announcement of a new category of home listing, called Icons, turned the Ferrari Museum into the dream bedroom of any Formula One fan. The Ferrari name has shined brightly for most of its...

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The Marilyn Horne Museum at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host a bit of Italy in Bradford during a multimedia lecture by opera author and speaker August Ventura. The presentation will be entitled, “There’s Something About Verdi.” It will be held at 1 p.m. June 15 in Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall. The presentation will of...

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Wine is the easiest way to please a dinner party, but it can be easy to fatigue on the standard red vs white options. Enter Lambrusco, the fruity sparkling red wine from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region.  While Lambruscos come in a wide range that can include peachy-hued rosés to dark-pink rosatos, the category is best known for its rich, plush reds....

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Rolling hills dotted with vineyards, Medieval cities filled with artistic treasures, a coastline with popular beaches, farms that produce prized cheeses and charcuterie, and convivial trattorias that serve fresh pasta and other local products—it may sound like Tuscany, but I’m actually describing Emilia Romagna. Tuscany’s neighbor to the north, Emi...

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Bologna is the heart of the Emilia Romagna region, and an ordinary vacation would not be enough to explore it deeply and experience all its cultural, artistic and enogastronomic beauties. However, if you would like to get to know about other Emilia Romagna's territories, be aware that there are many interesting itineraries to consider, whether you...

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One of the highlights of the latest edition of Cibus, featuring talk shows, masterclasses, and tastings, was the official debut of "Le Terre del Balsamico." This new consortium aims to enhance, safeguard, and promote both IGP and traditional DOP balsamic vinegars of Modena and the region they share. This initiative marks the end of a quarter-centur...

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Crickets leaping round our feet. A butterfly at the rim of my hat. Burrs on our socks. Smells of fern and pine. The rhythmic rasp of the cicadas. And, ranged around us, a never-ending green. Cypress and cedar. Peaks and parched pastures. The combed vineyards and the dark oak thickets. Moving through it all, feeling right inside it, sticky with it e...

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