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You only need to mention pesto to get your taste buds into a frenzy: fresh and creamy, tangy and aromatic, we all automatically think about the green stuff, pesto alla genovese. Mother of all sauces, it is the symbol of a region and became, I think, one of Italy’s most recognizable and used ingredients, all over the world. But you know what? There...

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Nestled in the heart of Cinque Terre lies the picturesque village of Manarola. Characterised by its pastel houses that cling to the dramatic cliff face, in the shadow of landscaped terraces which have been hewn out by humans over many centuries. The town is rich with history and vibrant with colour, here’s an insider’s guide to the best things to d...

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When you think about Italy, you may ponder the more expensive parts - Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Sicily, the bucket list goes on. However, there are parts of Italy that are cheaper, but still have that gorgeous ‘boujee’ feel the fancier parts of the country do. @thetravelmum said that if you’re on a budget but still like to feel fancy, the Cinque Terr...

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She has been windsurfing every summer for several years now, playing golf in a Roman club, skiing in winter, and in her native Liguria walking miles and miles of trails in the Sestri Levante area-all this and more at the age of 98. This is the story of Maria Carla Rivano, known to everyone as Mariuccia, who will blow ninety-eight candles this comin...

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The 64th Genoa Boat Show opens today. Tthe Genoese docks have been expanded to accommodate new stands with boats and watercraft of all kinds, from small sails and up to yachts of thirty meters and more. The Genoese docks have been expanded to accommodate new stands with boats and vessels of all types, starting with small sails and up to yachts of t...

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February 2024 Christopher Columbus' legal defense in American courts: thanks to George Bochetto

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Exploring Italy by train offers a unique opportunity to discover the country from a different perspective. The tracks pass through breathtaking landscapes, connecting art cities, picturesque villages and hidden corners that often escape classic tourist itineraries. In short traveling by train allows you to experience many more emotions, if then the...

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There’s a lot that qualifies as “enchanting” when speaking of Italy’s Ligurian coast. An array of crystal-clear seascapes, colorful villages, dramatic craggy vistas, beaches for miles, and incredibly fresh food specialties offer a bounty of sensory delights in this stretch of Italian Riviera. Cradling the Ligurian Sea from Tuscany to the border of...

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There'll be some semisesquicentennial celebrations happening in the city of Sanremo in February, as Italy marks three-quarters of a century of its beloved song competition Festival di Sanremo. Rai has now confirmed that for the 2025 edition of the contest, some slight changes to the format are being ushered in alongside Carlo Conti's return to Sanr...

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Housed within the Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè, the new MEI – National Museum of Italian Emigration spans three floors divided into 16 areas where visitors can explore the many stories of Italian migrations, from the time of Italian Unification (and even earlier) to the present day. Connected, both administratively and geographically, with the M...

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