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Wondering what are the things to do in Pisa? Did you know that Galileo Galilei was born and studied here? He studied in what is still the seat of one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the Scuola Normale Superiore, and home to the CNR, the National Research Council, where Italy's greatest scientists work. It is often overshadowed by...

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A billionaire cable TV empire owner does not own a yacht, private jet and mansion on a beach, instead he shelled out $170 million to buy an Italian pro soccer team. Rocco Commisso, 73, bought ACF Fiorentina in Florence three years ago. His wife told him that if he insisted on buying a team, it needed to be somewhere nice. The price tag was also a b...

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After spending my junior and senior years of high school on Zoom calls and in Google classrooms, there was a bright spot at the end of the tunnel: I was accepted into New York University. As a native New Yorker, I was excited to go to a prestigious school close to home. But when the excitement passed, I realized I would be spending my entire freshm...

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Crystal clear waters and coasts that are still partly wild inviting countryside for those looking for relaxation away from the busy pace of the city villages nestled on ancient castles and a rich cuisine where you can find, unchanged, traditional, local food and wine. These are the things that make the Maremma so dear to Italian and foreign visitor...

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The spongata of Pontremoli is an ancient dessert of mixed origin, that is, it belongs to three regions: Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Liguria. The recipe has its roots in very ancient times and represents a timeless and delicious dessert that, even today, populates the Italian tables (especially in the center and north) during the period of festivals...

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Us Italians have truly taken this Italian proverb to heart, both during carnevale and anytime we throw a festa–chaos-filled days celebrated with cheese chases and food fights and a sport somehow more violent than rugby. Though it may seem like chucking oranges at your neighbor’s head is ruthlessness for the sake of ruthlessness, there actually is s...

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Last time we talked about a Sangiovese-based wine from an ancient walled hilltop Tuscan village named Montepulciano. Today let’s wrap up that story with a wine made from a black grape from Abruzzo called Montepulciano. Too. Many. Montepulcianos? Maybe. But I’m sure tradition is too strong to allow either the Tuscans or the Abruzzese to surrender, r...

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There are certainly other white grapes that grow in Tuscany: Vermentino or Trebbiano, Chardonnay of course, to name a few. But Vernaccia di San Gimignano is special for at least a bunch of reasons. This type of grape in fact has been cultivated continuously in this area since the 13th century and the wine produced out of it was known and appreciate...

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Tuscany is known for its stunning landscapes, charming towns, and delicious cuisine. Among the many hidden gems of this region, Monticello stands out as a peaceful retreat for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located in the heart of Tuscany, Monticello is a small town with a rich history and a relaxed atmosphere. Its n...

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Leonardo da Vinci's mother was named Caterina, a document discovered in the State Archives of Florence reveals that she was a Circassian princess, daughter of Prince Yakob, who ruled one of the kingdoms on the highlands of the northern Caucasus mountains: after being kidnapped, probably by the Tartars, she was enslaved and sold back to the Venetian...

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