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My name is Melanie and I’ve been obsessed with Italy for most of my adult life. I wanted to build a resource—a file, if you will—where I could save, share, and write about my passion for Italy travel, art, culture, and living.
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Carnival in Italy: Floats, Parades, and Other Carnevale Celebrations
Carnevale is celebrated throughout Italy, not just in Venice. Learn more about Italy’s most popular carnival cities and traditions.
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s how to get tickets and prepare for Midnight Mass.
Designer Outlets in Italy: Where to Shop for Discounts
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.
War and Peace: Exploring the Golden Age of Rome in ‘PAX’
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Now, you can think about it even more thanks to Tom Holland’s new book PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age.
See a Soccer Game in Italy: Ultimate Guide
Want to see a soccer game in Italy? Here’s information on Serie A and B Italian football leagues, Italian soccer stadiums, how to get tickets, and more.
Verona’s Opera Festival Celebrates Its Centennial
See the world’s best-known operas performed in an ancient arena in the heart of Verona.
Italian Decor: Fornasetti’s Cupole Series is My New Obsession
The exquisite, suggestive, and timeless beauty of Fornasetti’s iconic design is perfected in his famous dome plates.
The Extravagantly-Priced New Coffee Table Book About the Vatican
A coffee table book about the Vatican that drips with luxury and power.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2022
If it’s top among Italians, it must be good! The Italy Quality of Life survey is a great way to learn about places to live in or visit.
11 Puglia Homes and Villas That Are Great for Family Stays
Ranging from traditional trulli to modern villas, these Puglia properties are great for family and group accommodations.
The White Lotus Season 2: Stunning Locations in Sunny Sicily
White Lotus Season 2 features gorgeous and mysterious Sicily. Learn more about the amazing hotels and villas in Taormina, Noto, and Palermo where you can stay for the night.
How to Have a ‘Sideways’ Visit in Tuscany
The wine that got Sideways’s Maya into wine is grown in a single vineyard in southern Tuscany.