The first week of June has started with a bang as Italians (and us) celebrated the beginning of Italy as a republic on June the 2nd, find out why this day is important. Naturally this means we have to share the best festivals and events compiled by our writer John, which makes this summer even more enticing. Think of Venice as the perfect honeymoon spot? Our guest writer Emma tells us why you might want to choose another destination with via her own personal experience. In other news, we recommend getting ‘lost’ in the biggest labyrinth in the world, currently based in Parma. We also compiled a list of these Italian bars we know are worth a visit. Temperatures around the country are quickly heating up which means visitors will appreciate our latest language lesson focusing on Italian summer fruits. Otherwise we have a wonderful recipe for a typical dish from the Rome region, a succulent chicken saltimbocca. Our featured properties for the week is a prestigious property located in the Lazio region, or what about opening up your very own bed & breakfast in this villa located in the city of San Remo, Liguria. For those who want a piece of ‘ITALY’ in their home, our featured products for sale in our shop include this awesome Pisa tower & coliseum wall decal and your very own bocce ball set, a traditional game enjoyed by many Italian generations. Until next time, we hope you had a wonderful week and encourage you to join the ITALY chatter with us in our online community or share your best #Italymagazine photos with us on Instagram!