Ever wonder what it would be like to see and experience the Tuscan city of Siena through horses and hot-air balloons during one of the highlights of summer in Italy, the Palio? We've got the scoop, read on for details.
Oh Baby! Traditional Italian Names Make a Comeback
Oh baby! Traditional Italian names like Marco, Giuseppe and Francesca are making a slow comeback after what was considered an "alarming" trend of baby naming in the Bel Paese after American movie and soap opera stars.
You Just Might Want an Italian Husband…
The BBC reports that a quiet revolution is underway in the Tuscan town of Pietrasanta, where 2,000 men have joined the Association of Househusbands.
San Clemente Palace Opens in Venice
Thinking of travelling to Venezia and need a place to stay? The latest addition to Venice's burgeoning luxury hotel scene is the newly opened San Clemente Palace.
Read Italy: New at the Bookstores
Anyone who grew up with an Italian immigrant grandparent or greatgrandparent, listen up! Take a new look at southern Italy and Rome with these books.