Italy Travel and Life https://www.italytravelandlife.com/ All you need to travel and live in Italy Thu, 07 May 2026 14:35:51 +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 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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]]> 10 must-visit locations in western Sardinia – from the natural magic of Santa Cristina to the traditional crafts of Bosa https://www.italytravelandlife.com/travel/western-sardinia-places-to-visit/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:19:25 +0000 https://www.italytravelandlife.com/?p=31121 Penny Wainwright steps back into Sardinia’s rich and fascinating past as she heads to the wilds of western Sardinia… With its beautiful sandy coves and turquoise sea, Sardinia is already well known as a beach destination. And yet, there is so much more to discover, not least around Oristano and the Sinis peninsula. Here, in […]

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]]> 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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