Italy Travel and Life https://www.italytravelandlife.com/ All you need to travel and live in Italy Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:06:17 +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 20 authentic Italian pasta recipes – from hand-stuffed tortelli to foolproof cacio e pepe https://www.italytravelandlife.com/recipes/best-italian-pasta-recipes/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:02:21 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=30493 Whether you want to make pasta from scratch or create a traditional Italian dish with pre-made pasta, you can’t go wrong with these authentic pasta recipes. In Italy, pasta is so much more than just a meal. The beauty of traditional Italian pasta recipes lies in their simplicity, relying on high-quality ingredients and time-tested techniques […]

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]]> Top 20 things to see and do in Rome https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/top-twenty-things-to-see-and-do-in-rome/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:45:32 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=10730 Overwhelmed by the endless options in Italy’s capital? Narrow it down with the top 20 essential things to do in Rome, whether it’s your first visit or your twenty-first. Italy’s capital is so full of treasures, you could spend years here and not manage to see them all. So what hope is there for the […]

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]]> Nonna’s Classic Ciambella https://www.italytravelandlife.com/recipes/nonnas-classic-ciambella/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:06:07 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=25920 The ciambella rustica is a simple country ring cake made throughout Italy. It tends to be quite dry and so is often accompanied by a glass of white wine. The classic ciambella, like the crostata or the torta di frutta, is a simple country cake for which every grandmother in Italy has her own recipe. As […]

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]]> 5 best Venetian islands you need to visit https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/best-venetian-islands/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:30:27 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=31309 From idyllic trails to picture-perfect towns, discover the most beautiful Venetian islands you won’t want to miss on your next Venice trip. 1. Burano: Best for postcard-perfect views A vibrant, picturesque island which, in the 16th century, began to flourish through the rise of its lace-making traditions, Burano is truly captivating for its colourful fishermen’s […]

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]]> The history of San Marino: Stamps, coins, and Abraham Lincoln https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/history-san-marino-stamps-coins-lincoln/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:40:31 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=31279 If you’re planning a stay in Rimini, don’t miss a day trip to San Marino, Italy’s closest neighbour and the world’s oldest surviving republic. If you think the Italians are a proud bunch, you haven’t met the Sammarinese. “We’ve not been to a war since the 15th century,” said Maria Sara Forcellini, my tour guide, […]

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]]> Gazzetta: How ‘albergo diffuso’ is contributing to more sustainable tourism in Italy https://www.italytravelandlife.com/learn-italian/gazzetta-albergo-diffuso-sustainable-tourism/ Wed, 27 May 2026 15:42:54 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=31257 In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on the trend towards the ‘albergo diffuso’ as part of a more sustainable tourism… Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Un gran numero di turisti Huge numbers of tourists Immutate per generazioni Unchanged for generations Un ritmo sempre […]

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]]> 5 best hot springs in Italy https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/best-hot-springs-in-italy/ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:35:06 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=31233 Relax and recharge in these amazing hot springs to visit in Italy, from pampering sites in Ischia to the healing waters of Fiuggi. 1. Poseidon Thermal Gardens, Ischia Ischia lies in one of Italy’s most volcanic regions: the Bay of Naples in Campania. The hot waters here have been used for treatment since the 8th […]

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]]> Spinach and Ricotta Tortelli https://www.italytravelandlife.com/food/spinach-and-ricotta-tortelli/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:45:10 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=21151 Spinach and ricotta tortelli are one of Italy’s great comfort foods, delicate parcels of fresh pasta filled with creamy ricotta and soft spinach. Served with tomato and basil, they’re elegant enough for a Sunday lunch yet reassuringly simple to make. Across Italy, stuffed pasta takes countless forms, from the tiny folded shapes of Emilia-Romagna to […]

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]]> Sicily awaits: Dive into the latest issue of Italia! https://www.italytravelandlife.com/italianews/sicily-awaits-dive-into-the-latest-issue-of-italia/ Thu, 07 May 2026 14:35:51 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=31203 Welcome to the latest issue of Italia!, full to the brim with exciting ideas for summer travel in Italy, from Aosta in the north to sun-soaked Sicily. Discover places that are really out of the way, where you can avoid the crowds and experience local life at a slower pace. Not far from Milan is peaceful Lake […]

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]]> 10 reasons to visit Taranto: Puglia’s ‘City of the Two Seas’ https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/reasons-to-visit-taranto-puglia-city-two-seas/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:12:58 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=31161 Looking for things to do in Taranto? Val Nicastro introduces us to the hidden delights of Puglia’s second city… Despite being Puglia’s second-largest city, Taranto often slips under the radar of travellers, overshadowed by its industrial reputation. Yet it is a city rich in beauty and history. Dubbed the ‘City of the Two Seas’, it […]

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