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Steve Furlani's house in Montemaggiore al Metauro Marche

The Journey Home: Buying A House in the Land of Your Ancestors

For our series about home ownership, we speak to Steve Furlani, who has bought a post-retirement house in Le Marche,...

Property - True Stories of Buying a Property in Italy

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Culture

Italy's Traditional Saltless Bread: A Guide for the Uninitiated

An answer to why saltless bread originated in some areas of Italy, and why it has stayed, a brief history and guide.

History - Foodie Guide - Italian Ways

January 17, 2019

ragusa at dawn

Italian Property: How to Get More Bang For Your Buck

Did you know that Italy boasts a number of excellent value areas with properties for sale at very fair prices? Here are...

Buying property - Property - Property Review

December 25, 2018

Christmas lights Italy

Christmas Lights in Italy: See the Prettiest Displays

From the world’s biggest Christmas tree in Gubbio to the Light & Music Show in Bressanone, from the Artist Lights

December 10, 2018

summer music festivals in Italy

Music to Your Ears: The Best Summer Music Festivals and Events in Italy

From open-air concerts set amid the spectacular backdrop of the Dolomites to al fresco opera festivals and beyond, here...

Festival - Events - Music

Something Old, Something New: 9 Key Factors to Consider When Buying a Property in Italy

Nine key factors to consider when buying either an old or modern property to retire to in Italy...

Buying property - Property - Countryside - Places

ancestry travel in Italy

Back to Your Italian Roots: A Family Tree Continues to Expand

Our series continues with the story of Maurice Petch, whose parents met in Urbino during World War II.

Back to Your Italian Roots

7 Properties For Sale In Close Proximity To City Life in Italy

Living in a remote area has plenty going for it such as peace and quiet, but one downside is that it may be away from...

Buying property - Property

Culture

Live Like a Local: Talking to Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs About Life in Le Marche

We explore how one couple's quest to own a second home in Le Marche sparked the creation of a new way of home ownership...

Buying property - Property - Countryside - Places

February 22, 2018

where to celebrate Halloween in Italy

Where to Celebrate Halloween in Italy

Here's where to find a little bit of Italian spookiness this October 31 in Italy.

Events - The Curious Traveler

October 27, 2017

Culture

Italy's Oddest Rituals Around the Boot

If you want to do as Romans do, and you do think that a bit of luck wouldn't hurt, we collected some of Italy's...

Traditions - The Curious Traveler

Culture

Things to Do and See this October in Italy

The best events and festivals around Italy this October 2016. It's going to be a good month!

Events - What's on - Festival - Travel Tips - Travel Guide

September 29, 2016

Culture

The Miracle of the Virgin Mary’s Flying House

Loreto is an important hill town to the south of Ancona in Le Marche, and home to one of the most important pilgrimage...

Architecture - Day Tripper - Travel Tips - The Curious Traveler - Off the beaten track

September 19, 2016

Pescara del Tronto

The Aftermath of Central Italy's Earthquake

The latest on the earthquake that struck Italy on August 24.

Natural Disaster

August 29, 2016

central Italy earthquake

A Look at the Towns Most Affected by Central Italy’s Earthquake

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy in the early hours of August 24.

Natural Disaster

August 24, 2016

Culture

What To Do In Italy This April

April's a busy time for Italy. It's a month that sees the country coming together to mark Liberation Day. It's also the...

Travel Tips - Events - Festival - What's on

See Italy's Treasures On Foot: Our Hiking Guide

Our writer John shares some of the best walks to enjoy in a selection of Italian regions, during any season.

Mountain - Places - Walking Italy - Travel Guide - Lake - Off the beaten track

Venice Carnival

Top 7 Carnival Celebrations in Italy

Planning a visit to Italy during the Carnival season? Here are seven celebrations not to miss!

Top - Traditions

January 29, 2016

Culture

Italian Events And Festivals in July 2015

Notable festivals and events taking place in Italy in July 2014

Events - What's on

Palio dei Somari

Culture

What's On in Italy - March 2015

Spring begins in March and Italy provides some suitably exciting and traditional events and festivals

What's on - Events

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