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In the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Tuscany, the Isola di Giglio is located near the storied and more famous islands of Elba and Montecristo, and a short one-hour ferry ride from Porto Santo Stefano. For years I’ve had a growing interest, sparked by curiosity and, quite frankly, driven by the wines produced in this island. Accomplished vintner...

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A famous Italian sandwich shop will be opening its latest location in Las Vegas. All'Antico Vinaio will bring its third U.S. location this fall to UnCommons, the new retail and residential district in the southwest valley. Founded in Florence, all'Antico Vinaio is a renowned street food experience known for sandwiches made with Tuscan ingredients. ...

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Francesca Orlandini carefully picks up a struggling bee from the ground, then deposits it in the grass safely away from human activity. Like a mother hen watching over her chicks, she watches as the bee slowly recovers from its ordeal and then buzzes lethargically towards the hives. This is her job. Francesca is the beekeeper at Borgo Pignano, a be...

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There are 400 kilometers that separate Torre dei Beati from Monteraponi. Starting from the Adriatic, from Francavilla al Mare in Abruzzo, we travel along a good stretch of coastal highway, then enter the Marche region and head inland. There are the Apennines to cross. We pass through Umbria, the green lung of Italy and our thoughts turn to the Treb...

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The mayor of Florence has invited Hope Carrasquilla, the former principal of a Florida school embroiled in controversy over a sixth-grade lesson on Michelangelo's "David," to visit Italy after she was forced out of her job last week. Writing to Twitter on Sunday, politician Dario Nardella said he would "personally invite" the American educator to F...

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Are these the new Dark Ages? From weavers to gold smiths, the artisans that filled Europe with museum-quality handicrafts have largely disappeared, their skills outsource to machines. But, now one top hotel is working to support and showcase traditional trades—and naturally it’s located in the cradle of the Renaissance: Florence. Starting this week...

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Many people do not know that on March 25 the city of Florence celebrates the Florentine New Year. The City has included this date in the annual calendar of popular festivals and traditions and official celebrations. From the Middle Ages until 1750, in fact, this was the day on which the Church recalled the announcement of the Incarnation received f...

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The Uffizi galleries in Florence have been named as one of the 20 best art galleries in the world and the best in Italy in 2023 by America's World Art Awards. The selection is made on the basis of years established, industry reputation, online interest, location, size, aesthetics, socially relevant exhibits, motivational and educational programs an...

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The ancient village of Greve in Chianti is one of those wonders only Italy can show you that you really shouldn't miss the opportunity to discover. Nestled in the wonderful landscape of the Tuscan hills, Greve in Chianti is a small town with an authentic atmosphere of art, history and tradition, a lively reality that hosts many craft businesses and...

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Nestled in the heart of Tuscany lies the small village of Anchiano, Italy. This charming town is known for being the birthplace of one of the most renowned artists in history, Leonardo da Vinci. However, there is more to Anchiano than just its famous son. From its picturesque views to its rich history, Anchiano has something to offer for every trav...

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