As your editor, I have to admit, I adore the month of November. That slightly smoky smell from fireplaces which permeates the air outside, and it’s still olive harvest season. Continuing the beloved abundance of what Italy quite literally "brings" to the table. In case you missed it, this Monday’s supermoon put on quite the show around the boot, enjoy this slideshow roundup of the best photos!

Travel with us this weekend to one of the largest monastery complexes in Italy, less than an hour south of Milan. Staying in Lombardy, we have a list of wonderful winter activities to keep the whole family occupied. Keep in mind the region has quite a musical tradition, which we delve into in our latest feature.

Or if you find yourself in Tuscany, give the city of Pisa a deeper chance, it certainly has more than just the learning tower. Before you head to the Dolomites, get this guidebook to 50 of the best day walks in the Italian Dolomites

The perfect Italian starter is a batch of our addictive fried artichokes, you can’t have just one! Looking a delicious dessert dish for this weekend? Try our creamy almond tarts.

If anyone you know has a penchant for handmade clocks, these wooden versions will take their breath away, 100% made in Italy. Our experience of the week is this four hour tour through the majestic city of Matera.

Start planning your 2017 trip to Italy, first stop Puglia! With a lovely stay in this stylish Trulli villa with a private pool.  

For those looking to buy, this dream villa in Chianti features six bedrooms on the magnificent Florentine hills.  

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