In addition to its beautiful landscapes and Renaissance artwork, Florence, Italy, has evolved into a vibrant hub for modern business.  A group of 20 Cal State Fullerton students had the opportunity to study global marketing in Italy, where they met with local business leaders to understand how Italian companies create and leverage international mar...

If the destination of your trip includes the beautiful city of Florence, you will most likely have opted for a stay of several nights. For this reason, we have decided to recommend you ten possible one day trip from florence, a tour to make the most of your holiday. There are ten and they are all reachable and can be visited in a day, of course if...

As travelers crave authentic experiences that are unique to the destination, Casetta Firenze is launching a truffle-hunting experience as part of its Enrichment Series. Available for guests who book the five-bedroom farmhouse, the expedition will be led by local expert truffle hunters Mauro and Mattia Nesi, along with their adorable and indefatigab...

Many people will agree that autumn is the best time to visit Tuscany. The school holiday tourists have gone home, and the searing hot days become milder. As the weather cools off, the colors of autumn awaken, the grape leaves turn gold, then russet, and the countryside becomes a photographer’s dream. Mid-September into early October is a fantastic...

In Italy there are several Literary Parks dedicated to famous authors and literary works known all over the world, itineraries that start from literature and skillfully intertwine with history, music and traditions of a territory. Literary parks are a good opportunity to experience cultural tourism, giving places a rich and different added value. L...

A s a rule, I don’t love stepping inside a luxury fashion boutique. Everyone from the liveried doormen guarding the brass and glass entry to a Chanel, a Louis Vuitton or a Prada, to the lithe sales assistants draped in the house’s latest collection knows what I know: I can’t afford anything here. Sure, I might be wearing a nice pair of designer sun...

To develop a technology that can connect two quantum computers through optical fiber and thus lay the foundation for the 'Quantum Internet'. This is the goal of the pioneering research project that has earned Silvia Zorzetti of Chicago's FermiLab, and University of Pisa alumna, the U.S. government's Early Career Award, which will enable her to rece...

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...

The Consortia for the protection of authentic Italian cured meats, representing the renowned Finocchiona PGI from Tuscany and Prosciutto di Norcia PGI from Umbria, announced the favorable outcome of the evaluation carried out by United States authorities. The assessment pertained to the recognition of Tuscany and Umbria as regions devoid of the thr...

The Etruscans are often regarded as one of the most mysterious nations of the Iron Age Mediterranean. One reason that they are so mysterious is that their language has not yet been deciphered, so we cannot read their inscriptions. Historians instead have to rely on reports from other nations, such as the Greeks and the Romans, and the enlightening...