Travel
Lake Bracciano: Off the Beaten Path in Lazio
November 2026 | Myra Robinson
Everyone knows the Italian Lakes of Garda, Como and Maggiore, but not many people have heard of Lake Bracciano and its companion lakes in Lazio, 30 miles north of Rome. Unlike the long thin ribbons of the northern lakes descending from the Alps,...
On the Cover: Emilia-Romagna
November 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Stretching from the Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic Sea, Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy’s most captivating regions, celebrated for its extraordinary cuisine, historic cities, artistic treasures and welcoming way of life. Located in northern...
An Outdoor Market in Assisi to Celebrate San Francesco
November 2026 | Anne Robichaud
Almost every saint’s feast day in Italy is followed the day after with a huge outdoor market, la fiera.
The Feast of St. Francis in Assisi is on October 4 and our Fiera di San Francesco is on the 5th. Much of Assisi becomes an outdoor market...
The Via Francigena
November 2026 | William Giovinazzo
Camminare lungo la Via Francigena, dal confine svizzero fino a Roma, mi ha offerto uno sguardo raro sull’Italia che va oltre le mete turistiche più conosciute. Lungo il percorso, le feste dei piccoli borghi, l’accoglienza della gente del posto e le...
On the Cover: Piedmont
October 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
In Italy’s northwest corner, where the Alps rise dramatically along the horizon and vineyards stretch across rolling hills, the region of Piedmont offers a quieter, more refined side of Italian life. Known in Italian as Piemonte, meaning “at the...
Piedmont: An Elegant Journey Through Northern Italy
October 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Ci sono luoghi in Italia che si annunciano con grandi gesti, e poi c’è il Piemonte.Nell’angolo nord-occidentale del Paese, ai piedi delle Alpi, il Piemonte è una regione di contrasti straordinari. Le montagne innevate lasciano spazio alle colline...
Roncole Verdi
October 2026 | Sylvia Guarino
I grew up listening to opera daily. My widowed mother adored Verdi and Puccini, and over time that music became our shared language. Even decades after her passing, opera still carries her presence for me.
That connection felt especially vivid in...
Food for the Body and Soul - Norcia
October 2026 | Sylvia Guarino
On a recent trip to Italy, we did a couple of family related visits. Our first stop, Norcia, is the home of my ancestors and the birthplace of Saint Benedict. Known for its spiritual legacy and culinary traditions, the town is often described as...
On the Cover: Lombardy
September 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Stretching from the snow-capped peaks of the Italian Alps to the rolling plains of the Po Valley, Lombardy is one of Italy’s most diverse and fascinating regions. It is a place where centuries-old villages and Renaissance churches coexist with one...
