Buongiorno Italy readers!

Most people know of the beauty of Italy's Lake Como but for those who have children, Lake Maggiore is actually a better spot for your vacation. Here's what to do! 

Naples’ Sorrentine Peninsula is the insta-famous stretch of coast that Italian summer dreams are made of. Whether you are visiting for the day or a week, one island or all three, make the most of your island time with these helpful guides.

The southern region of Campania – the one you’re most likely to visit for Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast – has five Unesco World Heritage sites (plus one you can eat) and here we guide you to their discovery.

Polpette di Melanzane, eggplant balls, are a traditional cucina povera dish of southern Italy, made with eggplant, eggs, cheese and bread.

Italians like to talk about the weather as much as the rest of us, so you may want to talk to locals about the weather in Italian, here’s a guide to get you started. 

It’s not normally available for viewing, but for a short period between the end of summer and early fall, the magnificent inlaid marble mosaic floor of Siena’s Cathedral is uncovered for everyone to marvel at.  

As is the case for many dishes of Italian cuisine whose origins go back in time, lasagna was quite different centuries ago from how it is today, evolving and acquiring several variations before being codified in the classic version of Bolognese cuisine.  

"Every time I visit Venice, I am enchanted by the colors, the light, and the lyrical architecture. I often bring visitors for their first time, and I always see something new and inspirational." Words by artist Laurie Fox Pessemier whose lovely Venetian-inspired painting is now available in our shop. 

Every day between 4 and 7 pm, an average of 2,000 people swarm over Stromboli, another destination in Italy affected by overtourism. 

In a charming corner of Sicily (in the area of Troina, first capital of the Kingdom of Sicily during Norman rule), this 1940s Farmhouse is for sale and has retained all the charm of the old country houses of the past. The building complex consists of a small stable, a barn and two rooms, separated from the main house. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.