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.
Living
Posts about living in Italy
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.
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.
Best Places to Live in Italy 2021: The Quality of Life Index
Trieste is the best place to live in Italy in 2021. Discover what other Italian provinces ranked in the top 25 of the annual Quality of Life index.
The Fragrance of Faith: Tracking Down That Old Church Smell
The “smell of old churches” is that musty yet perfumed scent that is as much a part of Rome’s allure as the city’s ruins and restaurants.
My Roman Diet: How I Ate Pasta Every Day and Still Lost Weight
I lost weight when I lived in Rome without cutting out pasta or wine. Here’s is how I structured my days and my diet.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2020
Bologna is the best place to live in Italy in 2020. Discover what other Italian provinces ranked in the top 25 of the annual Quality of Life index.
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The True Cost of Italy’s €1 Homes [Video]
“If you buy a house for €1,” says a new homeowner from Belgium, “you can’t expect it will be beautiful. Impossible.”
Racing Across Rome and Other Ways to Exercise in Italy (When You Can’t Be There)
Step counts of landmarks and virtual treadmill guides for Italy-inspired workouts.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2019
The latest rankings of the best places to live in Italy.
New Year’s Day in Villa Borghese
The ideal place in Rome to spend New Year’s Day.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2018
The latest rankings of the best places to live in Italy.
Porcini Mushrooms: How Italians Ease Into Autumn
Some time between beach season and boot season, porcini mushrooms begin to arrive in the market, at road stands, and on menus. Though they are available almost year round, porcini are one of the true harbingers of autumn in Italy, their nutty flavor and mossy smell pulling diners away from the beach and into the cozy embrace of the woods.
Living in Rome: Delighting in the Details [Video]
People often ask me what it’s like living in Rome. And it’s hard to give an answer that pleases everyone. There is the breathtaking beauty (the Colosseum, Saint Peter’s, a narrow alley in Centro, the fashionable people), as well as daily reminders of Rome’s unique character (nasoni fountains, commuting priests and nuns, ruins big and…
Snow in Rome – Roma Sotto La Neve [Photos]
I’m not much of a winter person. That’s one reason I like Rome so much. It rarely snows here. The last time was in 2012 – six years ago. Despite that, I have always wanted to see Rome with a dusting of snow. This morning, I got my wish and then some. The snow started…
Mercato Nomentano, Rome
Snapshot of a Saturday morning shopping at the Mercato Nomentano, one of the few remaining traditional, covered markets in Rome.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2010
Florence, Rome, Venice – you already know the names of the cities you must add to your Italy travel itinerary. But, do you know which cities in Italy are the best places to live? Each year, the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore publishes the Italy Quality of Life Survey, which calculates factors such as…