One in 10 Americans (and many others around the world) can trace their roots back to Italy. A leading Italian genealogist shares useful tips for starting your Italian family trips and find your roots in Italy.
Simple, Summer Pleasures in Friuli’s Carnian Alps
Hidden in the mountains of northern Friuli--Venezia Giulia are the seven valleys, twenty-eight villages, and 121 hamlets of Carnia. In this remote area where Italy meets Austria, Alpine farmhouses dot the landscape, cows graze in verdant pastures, and time almost seems to stand still.
Umbria Vineyard: An Otherwordly Homage to Sagrantino
A great place sip and swirl different vintages of this Sagrantino,known to be one of the most tannic varietals in the world,one of the region's newest wineries and architectural wonders!
Umbria’s Greenest Winery
This Umbria vineyard offers eco-tours to those curious to visit their cellar, learn about their revolutionary viticulture practices, drive their environmentally-friendly electric vehicles through the rolling vineyards, and--most importantly, stop in their chic new Green Wine Bar.
Recommended Italian Language Schools in Italy
A round-up of great Italian language schools throughout Italy in Rome, Florence, Tuscany and Umbria. Spend your vacation learning the Italian language. Prego!
Dream of Learning Italian in Italy
Many dream of becoming immersed in the Italian language, learning Italian while visiting Italy opens up the country in a whole new way. Here is a first-hand report of two language schools in Rome and Umbria.
Science in Every Sip at Le Marche Vineyard
This Le Marche vineyard is all the talk of the Italian wine industry - combining biotechnology, organic farming and Old World wine production techniques to create natural vino. There's a stunning hotel on the property too!
All the Details on Assisi: Where to Stay, Eat and Shop
When your travels take you to Assisi in Umbria, we have all of the details on where to spend your time in this Franciscan treasure, from hotels and B&Bs to trattorias and unique shops. Plus other sites worth visiting in addition to the Basilica of St. Francis.
An Insider’s Guide to Assisi, Italy
Since the pope took the name of St. Francis of Assisi, there has been a surge of interest in the central Italy town of Assisi. We have an in-depth guide from an American expat who has lived in and explored the town for 20 years.
Genoa Travel Guide: Where to Stay and Eat, Palaces and Tour Guides
When you're ready to visit Genoa, consult our mini-guide? We've got great places to taste Ligurian cuisine, former palaces turned hotels and museums and charming Genoa tour guides to show you around.