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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 …

The Rete delle Città Medievali Italiane is a significant collaboration between various municipalities across Italy, all unified by a common goal: to showcase and promote their medieval heritage. This initiative, with Viterbo at the forefront, wants to highlight the architectural beauty and historical depth …

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 …

What are “root travels” from the perspective of both sides of the ocean? Personally, I began to understand it when root travelers came to me asking for help. In those moments, I quickly realized I wasn’t dealing with typical tourists, there was …

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.  …

Everyone knows a bit about Italy’s breadbasket, the Emilia-Romagna region, even if they don’t realize it. It’s the home of several of Italy’s most important foodstuffs: balsamic vinegar of Modena, stuffed pastas like tortellini, Lambrusco wine, and perhaps its most …

Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, is known for its architectural and natural beauty, excellent cuisine, and strong connection to its historical and cultural roots. It is a charming, welcoming place that manages to strike a balance between modernity and …

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 …

We previously had the pleasure of introducing our readers to Vero Viaggio, the brainchild of Jean Rivaldi and Francesca Peretto. Combining immersive language learning with cultural exploration, Vero Viaggio offers an unparalleled Italian experience. “Vero Viaggio means ‘real trip’ or …

If we think of a white city in Puglia, of course, we think of beautiful Ostuni, but there is another one: Locorotondo.  Locorotondo, one of the Borghi più Belli d’Italia, is located in the heart of Puglia’s Valle d’Itria, at …