Travel

On the Cover: Tuscany

January 2026 |
Tuscany is a region that seems to exist in a perfect balance between art and nature, history and daily life. Located in central Italy, it is celebrated worldwide for its rolling hills, medieval towns, Renaissance masterpieces, and a way of life...

From the Cinque Mulini to the Holy Doors

January 2026 |
L'articolo descrive il viaggio in Italia che lo scrittore e suo figlio hanno fatto a settembre. Oltre a visitare luoghi turistici e storici, hanno partecipato alla Cinque Mulini, una gara di corsa fuori dalla città di Milano. La gara aveva fossati...

Sublime Palermo Seafood: Pescheria di Claudio

January 2026 |
Time passes quickly as you wait in line for fresh seafood at Claudio’s stand in Palermo. Pino, his longtime friend, Nino, and I joined the waiting customers there on an early December day. Everyone takes a number and lines up for Pescheria di...

La Festa di Santa Lucia

January 2026 |
La Festa di Santa Lucia is celebrated in Palermo on December 13, the shortest day of the year. In fact, the name of the 3rd century martyr saint of Siracusa in Sicily signifies a “promise of light”. Our recent visit to Palermo concluded on...

Alessandria del Carretto: Secret of the Pollino Mountains

December 2025 |
Immerso tra la bellezza selvaggia del Parco Nazionale del Pollino, là dove la Calabria incontra la Basilicata, Alessandria del Carretto si erge come una leggenda vivente delle montagne del Sud Italia. Arroccato a oltre 900 metri sul livello del...

la Fiera

October 2025 |
Ogni anno ad Assisi, il 4 ottobre si celebra la Festa di San Francesco. Sebbene questo giorno sia una festa, il giorno dopo è più noto per la grande fiera. Questo mercato ha una grande varietà di prodotti locali e unici venduti. Ci sono molte...

Exploring Turin: Italy’s Elegant Piedmont Capital

October 2025 |
Turin, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, is a city that blends aristocratic grandeur and rich history with vibrant culture and excellent food. Often overshadowed by Rome or Florence by first-time visitors, Turin rewards those who venture...

A Sagra Dedicated to Assisi Mountainside Rural Friends

October 2025 |
While in Italy, don’t miss joining in a village food festival – la sagra! It’s easy to find la sagra from springtime to late fall.  These festivals showcase highlights of the area’s culinary specialties and visitors and locals alike partake...

Letters from Veneto: The Feast of San Bartolomeo

October 2025 |
August 23 is a big day in the Veneto, when many of the small towns celebrate the feast of San Bartolomeo, and even extend it to three days! The weather was perfect this year, and we enjoyed watching performances on the outdoor stage and sampling...
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