As the days begin to draw in, top up your vitamin D levels with sunshine and blue skies in the new issue of Italia! – the perfect companion to brighten your autumn Whether you want to learn more about the cartapesta tradition of Salento in Puglia, or explore Villa Balbiano on Lake Como, we have travel […]
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Italia! issue 165 is on sale now!
Our August issue is packed with fantastic features, so whether you’re lucky enough to be in Italy this month, or simply dreaming of your next trip from the comfort of home, you’ll find plenty to keep you inspired and entertained right here… There’s everything from an exploration of beautiful Ravello on the Amalfi Coast to […]
Buon Appetito: School of Cookery with Granny Violante at Hotel Eliseo
Behind every recipe there is a secret and ours is to have and to know a typical Italian grandma! Who is more able than her to give advice and suggestions for turning a simple dish into something delicious? Nevertheless, if you want to meet her, you must go to the Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy, and more precisely […]
Brits: The Biggest Prosecco Fans
If you love a glass (or indeed a bottle) of Prosecco to enjoy with your meal or to help you destress then feel confident in the knowledge that you are not alone. It turns out that Britain is actually the world’s biggest fan of the Italian fizz. We apparently consumed a third of all the prosecco produced […]
News Bites – Madonna gets peckish and Italians are top TV addicts
So far this month, we’ve discovered that the Italians are the population most addicted to TV, a new gondolier school opens and Madonna fancies something more than just a quick snack… Italians are top TV addicts Italy might be home to some of the world’s best opera, restaurants, museums and galleries, but that doesn’t seem […]
Italy’s new ‘Fertility Day’ Campaign seen as sexist
Italy wants its women to become baby-making machines. The article was originally written by Fortune. September 22 is the official date for the Italy’s ‘Fertility Day’. The state sponsored celebration has been constructed in order to promote family planning and parenthood. If you can’t believe it, then wait until you hear this… The government’s campaign to raise […]
News Bites – Rome Elects its first ever female mayor
The latest Italian news this Month – Rome elects it’s first ever lady, Sophia Loren’s dress goes on auction and Keira makes waves in Venice… Take me home If there’s one thing that gets us through the working day, it’s the thought of al fresco dining while enjoying a sumptuous Italian vista. Well, you have […]
Matteo Renzi visits the Alessi Factory
The Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, visited the Alessi factory in Omegna just over a week ago and praised Italy’s prime design production. Adapted from Alessi While travelling through Piedmont to experience the region’s productivity first-hand, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi paid a visit to Alessi’s facilities at Crusinallo. He was welcomed into the Headquarters, near Lake Orta by […]
Brexit: A positive outlook for Italians
Now, nearly a month ago, Britain voted to leave the European Union, and many if not most British expats in Italy are deeply concerned. But we need to look at the positive effects this could have as well… Credit: This article was originally from The Local. It has not been easy, but we’ve had a go at looking on […]