Bologna’s well-preserved historic center is a perfect showcase for its stunning palaces, towers, gates, monuments, and churches. But tucked behind its picturesque porticoes and along the narrow streets and alleys that fan out from Piazza Maggiore, many ancient shops of Bologna also tell tales about the people and culture of the city. Even the signs...

“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is known for pasta, wine, culture, scenery and so much more. But with all Italy has to offer, perhaps it is out of your price range, especially if you are going to be on a fixed budget once you...

The origins of the three different breeds of Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale IGP (White Veal from the Central Apennines) are ancient and distinct. The Romagnola breed comes from the Caucasus region of the Ukraine and arrived in Italy with Agilulf’s Lombards in the fourth century A.D. However, it was the engineer Leopoldo Tosi, who created...

Bologna is known for many things — food, porticoes, medieval towers — but the world’s first and only Gelato University, currently celebrating its 20-year anniversary, might be its coolest claim to fame. In more ways than one.   Every year, thousands of students from across the world enroll at the university’s campus, studying in state-of-the-art la...

The National Italian American Foundation 48th Anniversary Gala, held on October 14, 2023, in Washington, D.C., at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, brought together a remarkable assembly of esteemed honorees, influential guests, and supporters to celebrate the rich heritage and achievements of Italians and Italian Americans. The evening was a resounding suc...

Emilia unveils unique natural treasures among the peaks of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, such as its fascinating glacial lakes, gems of water that appear set among breathtaking landscapes, providing exciting walks and treks through a dense network of CAI trails. With Visit Emilia - www.visitemilia.com -, the Land of Slow Mix, where every vacation i...

It was tractors that first bore his signature. Affordable, sturdy, and practical. Essential for reviving the post-war agriculture. We are in the lowlands of Romagna, in that vast plain which is still recovering from the heavy damage inflicted by the flood last May. This is fertile land, to be sown and plowed, which for centuries has relied on culti...

If you wake up early enough on a spring day to take the 7:15 am train from Parma towards Brescia, you’ll find yourself captivated by the swift passing of pastel-colored wildflowers, and maybe even catch rare scenes of boar scattering deer across the prairie. It’s an intoxicating image, and feels as though life and color are being splattered onto th...

Modena, a city located in the heart of Emilia-Romagna in Italy, is a place rich in history, culture and delicacies. With its cobbled streets, historic buildings and welcoming atmosphere, Modena is an irresistible destination for travellers. Discovering Modena Modena is a literally unique city, located in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Known especiall...

From Florence and Rome to Positano and Capri, Italy is home to many must-visit destinations. Of course, the beautiful European country also has a plethora of less-visited spots ranging from charming hilltop villages to postcard-perfect coastal escapes. While Ravenna isn’t quite a hidden gem, it’s certainly not a requisite stop on most tourist route...