Arrivederci  Marzo, Benvenuto Aprile! As we start a new month, our best list of events and festivals around Italy is our recommended read! Don’t forget to download our free wallpaper here.

Ever thought about leaving it all behind and living in a small town in Italy? When it comes to work, check out this guide by a resident expert.

As part of our ongoing slow-food series, we travel to Liguria where a certain kind of special garlic is grown,  the fabulous Aglio di Vessalico.

Next up is a truly unique snowshoeing adventure in Trentino’s Val di Non, we tell you how. In other news, have a look at Venice's Jewish Ghetto in Pictures, 500 years later.

Can’t come to Italy just yet but want to learn Italian? Try these lessons by skype!

Read about hidden gems in Italy in both English and Italian! Our latest dual-language tip takes you to Villa Barbaro, a pleasant surprise, one of those hidden gems Italy seems to reveal at every corner. Since we are entering a new season, check out our ‘how to say’ regarding weather in Italy.

Our recipes this week include scafata, a fava bean soup made with swiss chard, beans and Tropea onion. For dessert, we suggest this lovely ricotta and pear cake, recipe by a famous Italian chef.

 Shop true Made-in-Italy products in our shop. This week we suggest this Italian soft silk scarf with an artist painted print design drawing on an equestrian theme (Hermes inspired style). We also have a special Tuscan gourmet food box with FREE SHIPPING for ITALY Mag Customers!

Looking to buy in Italy? This week we travel around Piedmont, first up is this beautiful and fully-restored country house in the Piemontese countryside or this detached country house in the heart of the ‘langhe’ with a panoramic balcony.

Our spring rental pick, is a five bedroom, liberty style detached  villa close to the center of Lucca.  

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