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With its numerous paths and trails, Italy is a paradise for trekking lovers, and since the crisis linked to covid has limited the possibility of sport and movement, a hike in the fresh air is an excellent way to experience Italy’s outdoors while getting great exercise. From the sea to the mountains, the Lazio region offers a range of landscapes and...

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Rome's reputation as an important street art capital continues to grow with new murals by important Italian and international street artists being added all the time. Most of the works are located in the suburbs, often far from the centre. Here is where to find the main street art projects and murals around the city. Esquilino Murals by Alice Pasqu...

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As the old saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. But even if you only have a day to explore its ancient history and distinctive cuisine, you won’t be disappointed with the memories you’ll collect from your experience in the Eternal City. From strolls along the picturesque Tiber River to visits to some of Rome’s most famous landmarks (with culina...

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Probably the first thing people think about when Valentine's Day is mentioned is a loving couple, and Italy has the most famous couple of all, Romeo and Juliet. The city of the 'star crossed lovers', Verona, makes a romantic destination, but this most obvious of romantic places in Italy is actually rather disappointing. 'Juliet's house' (she never...

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After 88 days of closure due to Covid restrictions, the Vatican Museums in Rome reopened on February 1.  While travel restrictions are still in place, it is not too soon to start planning and getting ready for your next Italian trip. If that includes the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, keep in mind these dress code recommen...

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1) Walking along the Tiber. The Tiber, the river that crosses Rome and flows to the sea, is the witness of many events that happened in Rome. Walking along the Tiber, where lights, buildings, bridges, and statues (it stands out Saint Angel Castel with the Angels’ bridge made by Bernini) reflect on its water, you will feel like singing or listening...

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National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is observed annually on February 7th. Alfredo di Lelio, an Italian restaurateur, created  Fettuccine Alfredo in 1908. After his wife had given birth to their first son that year, she did not have an appetite. To help encourage her to eat, he created a dish of noodles, cheese, and butter. She liked the dish so much th...

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Rome's Fiumicino airport is to host a major hub for covid-19 vaccinations, with the capacity to administer 3,000 vaccines per day, when it launches on 15 February, reports Italian newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano. The 1,500-sqm hub, which will be located in Fiumicino's long-term parking area, will be Italy's first major national covid-19 vaccination c...

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Delta Air Lines is growing its quarantine-free flights to Italy. With a new partnership with Italian flag carrier Alitalia, the airline has now doubled its offering of quarantine-free flights to Italy. These flights, however, are only open for essential travelers. Delta Air Lines is now codesharing with its Italian partner, Alitalia, on COVID-teste...

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Bryan Reynolds is the eighth American player to move to Italy, but only five of them have made their Serie A debut. The 19-year-old landed in Rome today and will undergo his medical tests with Roma in the coming hours. He had been linked with a move to Juventus and Benevento and is the eight US player to move to Italy. The first one was the midfiel...

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