Thinking of getting married in Italy? In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull looks at the increasing popularity of locations in Italy as wedding venues for Americans and Brits… KEY WORDS Useful Italian words and phrases related to getting Married in Italy to add to your vocabulary Un rapporto romantico A romantic […] The post Gazzetta Italia: Getting married in Italy appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

Discover the story behind this interesting Easter procession in Abruzzo, which takes place on Easter Sunday… Members of the fraternity of St. Mary of Loreto carry the statue of the Virgin Mary through the streets of Sulmona in Abruzzo during an Easter procession. This unusual Easter procession in Sulmona, Abruzzo, is called ‘La Madonna che […] The post The running Madonna – the Easter procession in Abruzzo appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

The new issue of Italia! Guide – Venice & Veneto is here, and we’re taking you to one of Italy’s most romantic and historic cities, as well as the captivating region that lies beyond! Whether you’re seeking a weekend break or a longer stay, our informative guide has 116 pages of travel inspiration and essential advice to plan your next […] The post On Sale Now – Italia! Guide to Venice & Veneto 2024 appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

From fabulous focaccia to fresh fish dishes, discover five foodie reasons to visit Liguria’s capital, Genoa… The capital of Liguria, Genoa has a lot more to offer than ports and palaces. Discover the unmissable delicacies for any foodie in Genoa. 1. Pesto genovese Starting with the most obvious, Genoa is, of course, famous for its […] The post Five foodie reasons to visit Genoa appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

Rice will always be considered an essential store cupboard ingredient in every Italian household, and this recipe for rice pudding with almonds and raisins demonstrates why… For all intents and purposes, this dessert sits somewhere between a crème brûlée and a classic rice pudding, with an Italian flavour. It’s comfort food at its very best […] The post Rice pudding with almonds and raisins recipe appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

The new Italia! magazine April/May 2024 issue is out now! Great news! The latest issue of Italia! magazine is out now! This issue comes to you as the trees are beginning to blossom here in the northern hemisphere. A change of season is always motivating, which is why we’re delighted to bring you this new […] The post The new April/May 2024 issue of Italia! magazine is out now appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

Spring is nearly here, and we can breathe a collective sigh of relief as the days get longer, the flowers start blooming, and sunny holidays to beautiful Italy are within reach! To celebrate the new season, we have a fantastic offer for you – subscribe to Italia! magazine today and get 2 years for the price of 1! With free postage […] The post Subscribe to Italia! magazine today and get 2 years for the price of 1! appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

Spaghetti with prawns and pistachio nuts is a favourite fish dish in Italy, and with good reason. Give this recipe a try today.  Spaghetti with prawns and pistachio nuts has become something of a national tradition in Italy. It’s a dish that has become commonplace on the table on Christmas Eve when Italians prefer to […] The post Spaghetti with prawns and pistachio nuts recipe appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

The Order of St. Clare, often known as the Poor Clares, today numbers some 20,000 nuns around the world. But how did this 13th-century nun become the patron saint of television?  Italia! Women #3: St. Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) Chiara Offreduccio (she didn’t become “St. Clare” until two years after her death) was born to […] The post Italia! Women: St. Clare of Assisi appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more

Val Nicastro puts her best foot forward as she walks the Via Peuceta hiking route from Bari to Matera I’ve often wondered what’s so special about walking for days in any weather when you can quickly zip from one place to the other by car or public transportation. So I gave it a try. While […] The post A Modern Pilgrimage: Walking the Via Peuceta from Bari to Matera appeared first on Italy Travel and Life ..read more