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Isola Bella, a well-known destination in the Italian Lakes District, is located in Piedmont, within the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, and lies just a short distance from the renowned city of Stresa and a couple of hours by car from Turin.  …

Lake Garda is a stunning destination known for its crystal-clear waters, lovely towns, and breathtaking landscapes. Situated between the regions of Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige, it is Italy’s largest lake and attracts visitors from around the world. Its shores …

Vignarola is a traditional dish from the Lazio region of Italy, known for its simplicity and freshness. A true celebration of spring in a dish, vignarola’s roots sink deep into Roman culinary tradition, in a delightful embrace of the season’s most typical …

2024 has been designated as the year of Roots Tourism in Italy, a concept that seeks to bridge the gap between Italians abroad and their ancestral lands. Unlike traditional tourists, roots tourists are motivated by a desire to connect with …

Siena, famous for its medieval cityscape, is home to iconic landmarks such as the Piazza del Campo, where the historic Palio horse race takes place, and its magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Indeed, the city’s value in Italian …

In recent years, overtourism has become a significant concern for many iconic locations worldwide, with several Italian cities at the forefront of this challenge. Picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage draw millions to our shores each year, but the surge …

Strawberries have definitely carved their own sweet and juicy niche in Italian cuisine, where they are known not only as a sunny-season fruit to be enjoyed on their own but as a versatile ingredient in a variety of dishes, some …

2024 marks a pivotal year for roots tourism, a movement that Italy is championing with determination and commitment. As more Italians living abroad and their descendants seek to reconnect with their ancestral origins, Italy introduces Italea (www.italea.com), an ambitious project designed to facilitate …

A digital nomad is someone who uses telecommunications technologies to earn a living and has a “nomadic” lifestyle, which allows them to work remotely from anywhere with an internet connection. Digital nomads are very flexible when it comes to locations, …

Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, a masterwork of the Italian Renaissance, has long fascinated the world not only with its enigmatic smile but also with the many mysteries surrounding her. While much attention has traditionally been centered on the identity of the …