Buongiorno Italy readers!

The ‘ban’ you might have heard about in Venice does not solve the issue that is at the core of the years-long debate over the impact of big cruise ships in Venice, we investigate.

When in Italy, do as the Italians do: stop by the local bar first thing in the morning (then again mid-morning, then again after lunch…) and have an espresso. Ordering is easy and a great way to begin practicing your Italian with some simple phrases.

Next up in our day-tripper’s series: spend a day in Ancona, the ancient city founded by Greek settlers from Syracuse, and you may be pleasantly surprised.

For an authentic glimpse of other-era Italy, we share a visit to seven of the country’s small, sometimes very small, hill towns.

The region of Marche is the ultimate retirement getaway for anyone seeking the good life. Here are eight properties for sale around the region ranging from fixer-uppers to lovingly restored country houses.

Why change a product that was already perfect, many are wondering as #NutellaGate makes its rounds on the internet as the company makes a slight change to its hazelnut, chocolate recipe.

The latest in our series of dual-language articles. Pilgrims have been visiting the sanctuary of Loreto for a long time, since the ‘Holy House of Nazareth’ arrived in this hill town in Le Marche in 1294

In the southern Italian region of #Calabria, there's a saying which goes: A Mmaculata a prima padejata ('the first fry-up on Immaculate Conception Day'). It's an expression which vividly illustrates the locals' anticipation to make zeppole dough fritters.

Kale pesto, or pesto di cavolo nero, is a delicious and versatile autumn/winter sauce that can be used in all your favorite holiday dishes.

For sale in Lake Como - Brienno. Spacious, bright apartment with original fixtures such as the splendid decorated floors and an old fireplace in the kitchen. All of the windows have a stunning view of the lake; the apartment comes with three terraces and a small garden

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