Benvenuto July!

This month is kicking off to a hot start, cool down with this list of the best events and festivals around the boot.

To wind down our Basilicata monthly feature, we’ll tell you where to find Basilicata's best beaches, and what to watch before you get there. After being closed for 10 years due to an extensive renovation project, the Cathedral of Matera finally reopened its doors and it’s definitely worth seeing in person.

For our latest #DualLanguage Italian-English read, we cover Italy’s favorite cheese, parmigiano reggiano. Our word of the week “Isola” has arrived just in time for summer.

You don’t want to miss out first article in a new series devoted to Italian-American communities in the United States - we begin with New York.

New in our shop: a beautiful glass-bead necklace inspired by sea fruits. Looking for a quality travel bag? You’ll love this beauty in genuine leather made by Andrea Cardone, 100% made in Italy.

Love gnocchi? We give you our best four tips on how to make this popular Italian dish. For lighter fare, try our tried and true recipe for this yummy vegetable risotto.

Looking to buy in Italy? This restored house for sale in Basilicata offers stunning views. Set into the medieval walls of Treia, one of the borghi più belli d'Italia, this luxuriously updated historic townhouse offers everything you need for a romantic holiday. Live in your own ‘casa bianca’ (white house) in a quiet, secluded location in Basilicata.

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