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Rarely do you hear the words “snake” and “festival” used together, but in one Italian village, the two have more in common than meets the eye. Cocullo, in the Abruzzo region, uniquely comes to life every year on the first of May. It’s the day when the village hosts its peculiar and fascinating Serpari Festival. In a celebration like no other, serpe...

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A city with a thousand faces, with an elegant historic center and a long list of world-class monuments, galleries and museums, surrounded by green parks, tree-lined avenues and hills, embraced by the chain of the Alps and the loops of the Po. Turin has a very fascinating past and contains among its palaces, its avenues and in the bowels of the eart...

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Venice? It's a twisted grid of history, all charm. Think St. Mark's Square, Grand Basilica, Doge's Palace. Rialto Bridge? Shopper's haven, killer views. Bridge of Sighs, dark history. Prisoners saw Venice last here. Salute Basilica next, haunting, plague-born. Teatro La Fenice? Opera, fire tales. The Arsenal, old naval might, now Biennale's canvas....

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Meeting and interacting with new people and cultures is one of the best ways to expand one’s worldview and enrich one’s mindset. Studying abroad is an authentic way to cultivate a global perspective through cultural immersion. The Eternal City of Rome, with its storied history and vibrant culture, provides a dynamic and captivating setting to achie...

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The Fiera di Sant’Orso in Aosta is a centuries-old tradition that celebrates the region’s rich craftsmanship and folklore. It is held annually on January 30th and 31st and is one of the most important events in the Aosta Valley’s calendar. The event traces its origins back to over a millennium ago — the fair’s first documented mention dates to 1000...

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Scores of travelers trek to Italy each year in order to experience the country’s majestic landscapes, fascinating culture, artistic treasures and renowned cuisine. Visitors flock to Rome, Venice, Milan and Florence for a true taste of Italian flare. However, the town of Brixen possesses a charm of its own. Located in the province of Bolzano in the...

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Famed for its mountainous landscapes, vast plains, and medieval towns, Abruzzo is wild and untouched. This largely agricultural area is beloved for its authenticity, including its slow way of life and honest, rustic cuisine. Abruzzo has many famous foods that make the most of the area’s wheat, produce, and meats. When you mention you’re traveling t...

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We discover 10 things to do in Bari, the capital of Puglia. A place to discover at the weekend among good food, sunny beaches, long walks and enchanting evenings. What are the things to do in Bari? A place that captures not only the eyes of tourists, but also the palate, with its street food and typical restaurants. The things to do in Bari are end...

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When I began preparing for my semester in Florence, my Google Drive was inundated with recommendations for Italian restaurants, bars, travel destinations and coffee shops. As I assumed the role of detective, I collected as much information as I could about studying abroad in Italy to alleviate my fears about living in a new country. The peer recomm...

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The year 2024 is poised to be the year of Roots Tourism, an emotive journey “back to one’s roots” for Italian migrants and their descendants. This trip takes them back to the places they, or their intrepid ancestors—parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents—left behind for a new life in America, embarking on this monumental journey without know...

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