What’s left to say about Italian cooking? And do we really need another “I moved to Italy and it’s so wonderful” book on our shelves? My answers are: “Plenty” and “I think so, yes.” In the fall of 2001, my wife, three children, and I moved to Italy. Our four-month sabbatical forever changed the arc of our lives. A few years later, we settled in Gai...
READ MOREThe rankings of the Italian regions' healthcare system, published by the Ministry of Health, evaluate three indicators: hospital activity, prevention, and district-level services. For each indicator, a score is assigned based on the quality of care in each region, up to a maximum of 100 points. By adding up the scores from the three categories, the...
READ MOREItaly remains one of the most sought-after cultural destinations in the world, with its cities of art continuing to attract increasing attention from global tourists. This is highlighted in the 2025 Cultural Tourism Report, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the cultural tourism trends in Italy, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Lear...
READ MOREMy new husband and I arrived at the Aulla Lunigiana station in Tuscany, after sprinting through Rome with our luggage to make it in time for the train. Outside, we spotted Jim and his tiny European car. “Thanks so much for picking us up,” my husband said, squeezing our bags into the trunk. Jim was a stranger to us then, but he didn’t stay that way...
READ MOREThe report "The value of AACUPI Study Programs in Italy" (by S. Duranti, M. Donati, and R. Paniccià, bilingual publication) was presented by AACUPI – Association of American College and University Programs in Italy last November at the John Cabot University in Rome. Introduced by the President of JCU, Franco Pavoncello, Silvia Duranti and Renato Pa...
READ MORERising trends in medically assisted procreation in Italy: growth, challenges, and advances Emilia Romagna’s flood prevention plan: strategies for a resilient future Italy's cruise industry in 2025: growth, leadership, and record-breaking numbers Digital sustainability and tourism in the Italy of 2025 Italy is the most tattooed country in the wor...
READ MOREPanoramic roads, culinary routes, paths steeped in history, and trails through nature—Italy has thousands of kilometers of surprises waiting around every corner. For adventurous travelers, the country offers countless special roads through its many charming villages, forming a network of beautiful routes: scenic roads that run along cliffs, winding...
READ MOREIn the late 1970s, some fifty years ago, something big hit the peaceful paradise of the Tuscan coastal countryside. A little outside the medieval village of Capalbio–amid the rolling hills, overflowing olive groves, and stretches of sun-baked grapevines–a monster was born. Soon after, another emerged and, within months, 22 of these mammoth creature...
READ MOREIf you're wondering what to do in Viareggio for a truly authentic experience, you've come to the right place. We've put together 10 travel tips, ideas, and activities to help you feel like a true local in Versilia. Have a look! Forget for a moment postcard-perfect green countryside, rolling hills lined with vineyards, olive groves, and Renaissance...
READ MOREIf you’ve been keeping up with the latest Netflix original films, you may have already seen La Dolce Villa. The romantic comedy centers on a young woman who ventures overseas to restore a cheap villa on the West Italian coastline, and her well-meaning father who stumbles into love after attempting to talk her out of it. La Dolce Villa really goes...
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