Italy Travel and Life https://www.italytravelandlife.com/ All you need to travel and live in Italy Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:29:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-12888792_980504528652832_4939573882299894800_o-32x32.jpg Italy Travel and Life https://www.italytravelandlife.com/ 32 32 5 reasons foodies love to visit Assisi https://www.italytravelandlife.com/food/assisi-food-reasons-foodies-love-to-visit/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:27:31 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=31105 In the heart of Umbria, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Assisi may be small, but it has plenty to offer any visiting food fan. Here are the top reasons foodies love Assisi: 1. Perfect pasticcerie Those with a sweet tooth will be glad to hear that Assisi is blessed with many tempting pasticcerie. A […]

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]]> Step-by-step focaccia with cherry tomatoes and herbs https://www.italytravelandlife.com/food/focaccia-with-cherry-tomatoes-and-herbs/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:10:45 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=24825 Want to make the perfect Italian-style focaccia? Mario Matassa shows us how in this step-by-step recipe, enriched with cherry tomatoes and herbs To say that Italians take their focaccia very seriously would be a simple understatement. Once, a dentist friend asked me if I’d like to take a quick drive with him as he had […]

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]]> Le Marche guide: An in-depth look at travel and property in Italy’s most diverse region https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/le-marche-guide-italy-travel-property/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:06:01 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30919 Plan your trip to Le Marche with our in-depth guide. From the ‘Velvet Beach’ of Senigallia to the peaks of the Sibillini Mountains, discover the best of central Italy. Regularly showered with accolades for its cleanliness and quality of life, Le Marche is a prosperous, rural region adored by visitors and property-hunters alike. Forming the […]

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]]> 5 reasons foodies love to visit Parma https://www.italytravelandlife.com/food/5-reasons-foodies-love-to-visit-parma/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:30:11 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30897 Parma is a food enthusiast’s heaven. Here are five reasons to make it your next destination for a foodie holiday: 1. Parmigiano-Reggiano One of Parma’s most popular exports is Parmigiano-Reggiano, the grainy cheese named after the area in which it is produced. The cheese, which is often aged for at least two years, is popularly […]

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]]> Gazzetta: Music among the ruins https://www.italytravelandlife.com/learn-italian/gazzetta-music-among-the-ruins/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:32 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30881 In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull discusses the trend towards using historic buildings for modern-day music events Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Ha suscitato molto scalpore Has caused quite a stir Intelligenza artificiale Artificial intelligence Scatenando un putiferio Causing an uproar Non sarebbe la […]

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]]> Top 5 reasons to visit Valle D’Aosta https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/reasons-to-visit-valle-d-aosta/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:37:45 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30863 From snowy slopes and mountain peaks to ancient ruins and traditional cheese, here’s why a visit to Valle D’Aosta should be on your agenda: 1. Mountain adventures all year round The sloping mountains of the Aosta Valley make for good skiing conditions in the winter, but the same tracks are just as popular for mountain […]

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]]> 8 of the best markets in Rome: a local’s guide to the city’s historic stalls https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/best-authentic-markets-rome-locals-guide/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:54:04 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30801 There is a side of Rome that many visitors never see: the one-of-a-kind markets in the outskirts of Rome. For an authentic slice of life in the Eternal City, let Elisa Colarossi take you on a tour of her favourite mercati romani. Welcome to Rome, home to timeless history, stunning art, and mouthwatering dishes. But […]

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]]> Breaded Porcini Mushrooms https://www.italytravelandlife.com/recipes/breaded-porcini-mushrooms/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:25:45 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30751 This breaded mushroom recipe turns fresh porcini into something irresistibly crisp and golden. With just breadcrumbs, parsley and hot oil, they’re proof that the best mushrooms need very little embellishment. In parts of Italy where porcini appear with reliable generosity, mushroom season has a rhythm all of its own. Baskets are carried into the woods […]

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]]> Gazzetta: Taxes, overtourism, and the Bezos wedding in Venice https://www.italytravelandlife.com/learn-italian/gazzetta-bezos-wedding-venice-super-rich-dilemma/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:16 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30781 In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull looks at the bigger story behind  Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in Venice Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Per attrarre i super ricchi To attract the super-rich Investire il loro denaro To invest their money Tassazione forfettaria […]

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]]> The new April/May issue of Italia! is on sale now https://www.italytravelandlife.com/new-issue/the-new-april-may-issue-of-italia-is-on-sale-now/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:57:57 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30807 Welcome to the latest issue of Italia!, which is on it’s way to you now just as the first hopeful signs of spring begin to appear. I find myself continually inspired by the season’s energy, and I am delighted to present this expanded issue – now with even more pages, features, and imagery to fuel your passion […]

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