I was recently doing some research on Genoa (Genova) and found that the old city, known for its port and as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, has several kid-friendly activities, almost all of which can be found around the port. From the port, families can take whale- and dolphin-watching excursions.…
24 March 2009
Pesto, the green pasta sauce indigenous to Genoa, is celebrated at the Pesto World Championship. Learn more about pesto and culinary competition.
13 March 2007
Italy celebrates Liberation Day every year on April 25. Learn more about its origin and importance.
25 April 2020
There will come a time when all of this is over and we will wonder what Italian cities looked like during the COVID-19 quarantine.
29 March 2020Below is an interactive map of Italy that will take you to the posts I have written about each region. Following the map is a listing of villages, towns, and cities I have visited in each Italian region. I have been to 16 out of Italy’s 20 regions. It is…
27 January 2020
Italy has inspired so many writers and travelers to wax poetic about its weather, seasons, landscape, monuments, and way of life. These are some of the quotes that I have come across in my many years of writing about Italy and traveling around the Bel Paese. They leave me feeling…
28 August 2019
Italy holds the record for the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world.
6 April 2019
Before you plan your trip to Italy, take a moment to learn more about Italy’s cities and regions.
4 April 2019
It’s May, which means that the calendar is full of food and flower festivals, new museum exhibits, and outdoor concerts.
2 April 2019
Glorious June begins straight away with a celebration. Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) takes place on 2 June with patriotic parades, particularly in Rome. Then summer truly gets underway.
2 April 2019