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.
Experiences
Tours, outdoor recreation, and other activities to consider for your Italy itinerary
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.
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.
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.
More Than Måneskin: Italian Music to Listen to Right Now
When it comes to current Italian music, there’s way more than Måneskin.
Michelangelo and Fra Angelico: Two Renaissance Greats Who Died on the Same Day
Michelangelo and Fra Angelico were Italian Renaissance artists who died on the same day (many years apart).
How to Buy a House in Italy: Q&A with Real Estate Expert Nikki Taylor
Buying your dream home in Italy is not easy. But these tips from an expert in Italian real estate could help turn your dreams into reality.
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.