When we think of Leonardo da Vinci, many images come to mind: an artist, an inventor, a scientist, an all-around great mind. However, one of the lesser-known facets of his genius was his passion for gastronomy. Yes: Leonardo, a true Renaissance man, was also a culinary genius who used his […]
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Diving on Lake Bolsena
Diving in Italy on Lake Bolsena: year-round diving! The underwater world offers an incredible variety of adventures and discoveries, and Lake Bolsena is a destination that never disappoints diving enthusiasts. With its crystal-clear waters and rich history hidden beneath the surface, Lake Bolsena is a true paradise for divers of […]
Italian Eating Rules
Italians have very few rules and most of those can be broken. But not when it comes to food! Listed here the strict eating rules you will find in Italy.
Travel in Italy: on the road with kids
The rules, safety, and words to learn.
Calabria leads the way with the Pelikan System for marine cleaning
In an exemplary move towards enhancing marine conservation, the Calabria region has implemented an innovative approach to maintaining the cleanliness of its coastal waters. This summer, for the second consecutive year, the region is deploying six Pelikan System vessels from the Ancona-based Garbage Group to clean the seas along its […]
Average weather in Italy
Average weather in Italy: temperatures, precipitations, Seasons, North to South.
The Concept and benefits of Alberghi Diffusi in Italy
Since the pandemic, we’ve been more and more into slow-vacations, or those vacations where relaxation, tranquillity and “living like a local” take centre stage: it’s in this context — and in that, equally important, of sustainability in tourism — that the idea of albergo diffuso (literally, “diffused hotel”) became popular. […]
The Via Appia Joins UNESCO World Heritage List
The Via Appia, also known as the Regina Viarum, the queen of all roads, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming Italy’s 60th site to receive this prestigious recognition. This decision was made during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi. The Via […]
Holidays in Italy
Many of the most popular Italian holidays are shared with all the western world, think of Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Others have been imported, like Halloween. Others yet are typically Italian, like our national holidays or the Epiphany. Let’s review some of the most cherished among Italian holidays, which […]
World number 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from the Olympics
A decision that has grated on many and left a great deal of bitterness after the great results achieved in recent months. The world number 1 in tennis, Jannik Sinner, withdraws from the Olympics due to tonsillitis, which seems to have debilitated him too much to participate. The first stop […]