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.
Film & Media
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.
History of the Crucifixion
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the history of the crucifixion during the age of Ancient Rome, here is a fascinating podcast to listen to on Easter.
Paolo Sorrentino’s Naples: The People and Places of “The Hand of God”
"The Hand of God" is packed with beautiful and surreal scenes of Naples. Learn about the locations, people, and cultural references in Sorrentino's Neapolitan masterpiece.
‘The Hand of God’ by Paolo Sorrentino Is a Love Letter to Naples
Could "The Hand of God" be Paolo Sorrentino's best film?
How to Stream Serie A Matches in the USA
I got Paramount+ to watch Serie A, Champions League, and Europa League matches. It's worth it...but it could be even better.
House of Gucci: Read the Book, See the Film
House of Gucci, the amazing-looking film that features a star-studded cast including Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, will soon be out in theaters and I am really excited to see it. The trailer looks ...
Searching for Italy: All the Places Stanley Tucci Went in Season 2
In Season 2 of Searching for Italy, Stanley Tucci visits Veneto, Piedmont, Umbria, London, Calabria, Sardinia, Puglia, and Liguria.
‘4 Hotel’ is the Italian Travel Show You Should Be Watching
Hosted by Bruno Barbieri, 4 Hotel is a popular Italian reality show that provides plenty of travel inspiration.
“Leonardo” TV Series Brings the Renaissance Master to Life
"Leonardo," a new dramatic series starring Aidan Turner and Freddie Highmore, explores the life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci.
Searching for Italy: All the Places Stanley Tucci Went in Season 1
"Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy" is the perfect cure for wanderlust. Here is a comprehensive guide to all the places he visits in Season 1.
‘What Would Sophia Loren Do?’ Documentary Contemplates the Twists and Turns of Life
A touching new documentary short from Netflix asks "What would Sophia Loren do?"
‘Reno Italiano’ Is the Only Italian Home Renovation Show You Will Ever Need
"Reno Italiano" is a new home renovation show on HGTV starring Rome-based interior designer Arlene Gibbs. Trust me, you're going to love it!
‘Romulus’ TV Series a Dramatic Look at the Founding of Rome
Romulus is a 10-part tv series about Rome's origin story told entirely in archaic Latin.
Albertone 100: Rome Celebrates Alberto Sordi
Actor and life-long Roman Alberto Sordi was born in 1920. His home in Rome will open to the public to mark the centennial of his birth.
On This Day: ‘La Dolce Vita’ Wins the Cannes Film Festival
On May 20, 1960, Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Watch "Three Reasons" why this film remains a classic. http://youtu.be/Nnh6NWlOF1U For more details on where ...
Lovely Time Lapse Video of Rome
I always love a good time-lapse video, and especially if it features Rome! Here's a very recent one that shows Rome in her late summer splendor. It was shot by Josh of ...
Italy Hit Parade Vol. I
Discovering new or new-to-me music has always been one of my favorite things about traveling and living abroad. So I plan to use this space to bring you some of the songs that I'm listening to in ...
