All Around Italy

The origins of gelato are unclear and several Italian towns claim to be the birthplace of this best loved dessert, but one thing we know for sure: after the proliferation of industrial gelaterie and pre-packaged ice cream, in the past …

The Amalfi Coast is a stretch along the southwest coast of Italy from Sorrento to Salerno. It’s considered some of the most scenic coastline in Italy and was named a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997 for the stunning scenery …

Penny takes us around the vicoletti in Rome’s Trastevere, well known for keeping the historical soul of the city alive. This particular cafe, on Vicolo del Piede, in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome, is often photographed for obvious reasons – …

When you visit Lago Maggiore, one of the three major lakes in northern Italy, you’re visiting the princedom of the Borromeo family.  Yes, “princedom”.  The Borromeo heirs hold the titles of “Prince” and “Princess”.  How cool is that?! A few …

When it comes to vacations, Italians have historically fell into two categories: those who cannot live without a holiday by the beach and those who prefer the fresh air of the mountains. A third group has been steadily growing in …

UNESCO has announced in Paris, during the Man and the biosphere Committee meeting, that three Italian sites have been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, those “places where to learn about sustainable development aiming to reconcile the conservation of …

It doesn’t take long in Los Angeles to notice the extent to which Hollywood enjoys recreating foreign cultures to showcase its finest art forms.  From the Chinese and Egyptian Theaters on Hollywood Boulevard to the Greek Theater in Griffith Park, …

  A photo contest launched by the Italian website Dizy.com has elected, through its users’ votes, the most gorgeous harbour in Italy.    The 2.0 platform is used to share the most beautiful photos and each week there is a …

Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Sardinia are the best destinations of the general ranking regarding the Italian beaches. The research made by Panorama Turismi -Turismo d’Italia Jfc collected Italians’  preferences in choosing the area resorts. The Adriatic Coast leads the ranking, with …

There’s a certain something about listening to your favorite song under a starry sky on a warm summer night: open air music festivals are, for music lovers, the perfect chance to enjoy many different artists while taking in the beauty …