Ligurian Island of Gallinara Sold to Foreign Investor
Gallinara, the turtle-shaped island 1.5 kilometers off the western coast of Liguria, has been sold to a single owner.
5 August 2020
Gallinara, the turtle-shaped island 1.5 kilometers off the western coast of Liguria, has been sold to a single owner.
5 August 2020
This Italian map is fun but certainly controversial. It is a map of each region in Italy represented by a painting or fresco by an artist of that region. Here’s the full map (click to zoom in). A list of the artworks and their creators follow. Alphabetical List of Italian…
18 May 2020
Update, 26 April 2020 On Sunday evening, 26 April, PM Giuseppe Conte addressed the nation with information on Phase II (Fase II) of the lockdown. Video follows below. Phase II will be a series of re-openings for businesses. Conte added that schools in Italy will not reopen until September. Per…
25 February 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 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
July is the time for music, and there are tons of festivals throughout Italy this month to keep all kinds of music lovers happy. Some of the best are highlighted below.
2 April 2019
September (Settembre) is when you will find food festivals (sagre) dedicated to the flavors of autumn: porcini mushrooms, cinghiale, and more. A number of cities also celebrate their medieval traditions during September. September 19, the feast day of San Gennaro, is a local holiday in Naples.
2 April 2019
Italy is renowned for its designer fashions. Learn more about outlet shopping in Italy and how to make a discount shopping spree part of your travel itinerary.
14 October 2018
The bicerin is an important part of the coffee culture in Torino (Turin). Learn more about the bicerin.
10 February 2017