February is one of the best months to visit Italy if you are on a tight budget.
Author: Ancos
Italian Riviera towns: Portovenere and Cinque Terre
The Ligurian coast that stretches between Portovenere and Cinque Terre is a beautiful landscape that is known for its cultural and its natural value.
Italy in January
January is not really the best month to enjoy Italy: days are wintery and short, but budget travelers might find the savings on airfare and accommodation attractive. Cold weather marks January in Italy, as it does in many other areas of the world. Anyway, it is also a month when […]
Cinepanettoni: Italian Christmas Comedy Movies
It all began in 1983 with Vacanze di Natale (Christmas Holidays), a comedy by Italian directors and screenwriters Carlo and Enrico Vanzina. The movie reunited most of the actors who played in the successful movies Sapore di Mare (Taste of the Sea, 1982) and Sapore di Mare 2 – Un […]
Italy in November
Things to do and to see if you visit Italy in November.
October Delights in Italy: From World Pasta Day to Grape Harvest Adventures
Things to do and to see, events and festivals in Italy in October.
How NOT To Cook Pasta
Pasta: never cook it this way!
Italy in September
In Italy, September is still part of tourist season. In many areas of the country, such as Tuscany for instance, it is in fact still considered high season. In September, locals come back from their annual August holidays, so traffic in large towns and cities is back to usual levels. The weather gets a little cooler, but the climate […]
The Mille Miglia Race
The most famous and beautiful race of vintage cars in Italy
Weather in North Italy
Italy is made up of three distinct geographical areas–its north, south and central regions. Anyone visiting Italy should be aware that each of these has their own unique climates and weather conditions, which may affect your vacation. Northern Italy is generally colder and wetter than the areas further south and visitors should always pack […]