Buongiorno Italy readers! 

What better way to salute the season than with a cultural festival that makes the most of traditional Sardinian clothing? Besides the Cavalcata Sarda in Sassari, the month of May is jam-packed with exciting events around Italy from north to south. 

For our Borgo of the Month series, we head to the Saracen village of Sambuca in Sicily, a place that is best explored on foot to take in all its Arabesque atmospheres.

Tip #1 before traveling by train in Italy: don’t forget to validate your ticket at the machine beforehand, Tip #2 Save these helpful vocabulary tips around the word "Il Biglietto" (ticket and... a lot of other things). 

Viva la mamma! #MothersDay is on Sunday, May 13th and you still have time to browse our online shop for our dazzling array of artisan-made products that come from the heart.

Good news for pizza lovers, a pizza pop-up museum is set to open in New York City.The space will include a pizza cave and a pizza beach, selfies are encouraged.

You cannot leave Naples without sampling the granddaddy of Neapolitan pastry—sfogliatella.

Not just food! We share four of the best natural parks in the beautiful culturally-rich region of Emilia-Romagna, a great way to balance all of the fresh pasta/prosciutto with long walks in stunning panoramic landscapes. 

What happens when you put an Italian spin on an American oatmeal raisin cookie recipe? Simply put: cookie heaven. 

Eggplant is the star of this popular southern Italian dish; we tell you how to make caponata siciliana di melanzane at home.

5-bedroom villa for sale with a lovely garden in Umbria. The property is located in a splendid hilly position, halfway between Montefalco and Bevagna, just 15 minute away from the historical town of Foligno. Assisi and Spoleto are about 25km away. 

Experience your ideal Italy, join small-group tours that take you along a cultural (and yes food is often included) journey in Italy’s less talked-about destinations: browse our recommended trips here. 

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