Travel
Spello’s Festa dell’Olio e Sagra della Bruschetta
January 2025 | Anne Robichaud
An olive tree standing tall on a tractor adorned with fiscoli, discs used in olive mills during the pressing, stood alone near the medieval church of Spello, Santa Maria Maggiore. For the two days of Spello’s beloved olive oil festival, that...
On the Cover: Skiing in the Italian Dolomites
January 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Italian Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are a skier’s paradise, combining breathtaking alpine scenery, world-class slopes, and charming villages. With towering peaks, pristine snow, and a rich blend of Italian, Austrian, and Ladin...
On the Cover: Christmas in Sicily
December 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Christmas in Sicily is a rich, vibrant season steeped in centuries-old traditions that blend Catholic customs with local folklore and unique flavors. In Sicily, Christmas is more than just a holiday; it’s a heartwarming experience that brings...
From Firenze to the Vatican: A Kent State Professor’s Italian Summer of Faith, Family, and Discovery
December 2024 | Jason Lorenzon
Each summer, as a professor of aeronautics at Kent State University, I’m fortunate to teach at our Florence campus. This unique opportunity allows students to take a course they’d normally attend in Kent, OH, but in the vibrant setting of Florence....
On the Cover: Giau Pass
November 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Dolomites are known for their breathtaking beauty, and among their most stunning features is the Giau Pass (Passo Giau), a high-altitude mountain pass that offers jaw-dropping views, exhilarating drives, and unparalleled hiking experiences....
Walking the Trails of Cinque Terre
November 2024 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann and Joanna Lucarino
Le Cinque Terre in Liguria sono costituite da cinque paesi: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglio, Vernazza e Monterosso. Ogni anno molte persone percorrono i vari sentieri che collegano i paesi. La scrittrice Diana Lucarino-Diekmann descrive le tre...
Near a Valnerina Feudal Castle, an Umbrian Culinary Discovery
November 2024 | Anne Robichaud
Castello di Postignano in Umbria è un villaggio medievale. Il paese è conosciuto per la fojata, un tipo di calzone che contiene ortaggi, aglio ed olio d’oliva. C’è un ristorante chiamato Fojateria che è il più famoso per questa prelibatezza. Il...
Per Strada by Marcello Mellino
November 2024 | Marcello Mellino
People, Places and Stories Encountered While Wandering Around il Bel...
Letters from Veneto: A Magical Evening
November 2024 | Myra Robinson
Italians are probably the most hospitable people in the world!
A couple of weeks ago I received an invitation from friends in the next village for an “aperocena” (which I translate as ‘drinks and dinner’). I was looking forward to it all day, as...