Travel
On the Cover: Tuscany
January 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
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 | Phil Pillin
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 | Anne Robichaud
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 | Anne Robichaud
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 | James W. Arvia
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 | Anne Robichaud
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 | La Gazzetta Italiana
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 | Anne Robichaud
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 | Myra Robinson
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...
