Ciao a tutti,

Maybe it’s just me but I feel a bit more excited about the weeks to come. We know it’s impossible to predict anything nowadays but let me cautiously suggest that travel is indeed on the horizon as many European countries roll back restrictions. While our team is hard at work finishing up our next Bellissimo edition all about Tuscany, take advantage of your free e-Book downloads to work on your Italian with this handy bundle of tips! 

That being said, let’s dive right in and see you might have missed this past week: 

The Italian rail network is efficient and includes several high-speed routes, meaning even faraway cities like Rome and Naples can be comfortably reached without getting on a plane from the city of Milan. For those looking for fun day trips from Milano, here are a few of the best locations to visit, all of which can be reached in under two hours!

Raise your glasses, it’s Global Drink Wine Day! So why not start planning your next Italian holiday while sipping some good Italian wine? And to help you in your planning, you may want to consider the best Italian regions for wine lovers. 

Valentine’s day might be behind us but why not spice of your kitchen with these seven powerful Italian foods to get you in the mood for romance.

Ascoli Piceno is a beautiful medieval city in Le Marche. Its historic center is built almost entirely in travertine, which gives it a golden glow come dusk, and has a wealth of artistic and architectural gems. Learn more in our dual-language series and make sure to listen to the follow-along, audio component.

From trimmed topiaries and burbling fountains to storybook-colored flowers lining shady footpaths, our selection of Italian gardens are so romantic, they’ll make you believe in fairytales again.

Travel to Bologna and get a free night’s stay. Sounds appealing, right? Well, the city is enticing travelers to visit by offering one night free for any two nights booked at participating hotels and here’s how it works.

Looking for a pied-a-terre in Milan that captures the city's unique blend of ancient history and contemporary design? Moscova Luxury B&B is a charming retreat in the historic center of Milan surrounded by the quiet courtyards in Via Della Moscova.

Are you currently researching your next Italy trip? Venice and Veneto Are the Stars of Bellissimo Magazine #4 in more than 130 pages of insider info. Discover little-known sights and brush up on the region’s tempting food and wine offerings here.

Craving something sweet? Try Domenica Marchetti's signature budino al cioccolato con vino rosso recipe. The wine adds a pleasing fruity note that underlines the fruitiness of the chocolate itself.

The perfect Tuscan retreat for sale with a very attractive price tag. This 3-bedroom detached villa boasts a swimming pool, lovely views over the surrounding countryside, and sits on almost 2.5 acres of garden located in the village of Avena, about 60km to Florence.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

      - Your editor Georgette and the Italy Magazine team