Buongiorno all! Big news to share with you all this week, we have officially launched our 2016 Italy blogger awards, time to nominate your favorites here!   

In other news, save our extensive list of December events and festivals (including plenty of holiday options) from all over the country!  

While we end our coverage on the region of Lombardy, let’s take one last look at Italy’s highest bell tower and the important (and often unknown) agriculture sector. Our next featured region is the lovely Trentino Alto Adige, we start with these five stunning castles every wanderer should visit.  

It’s all about hazelnuts this week in our recipe kitchen, first we share an easy savory muffin recipe followed by a dessert that features Italian cachi (persimmons) as the star of the show.

Our shopping list for her: get this gorgeous pair of silver and black onyx baubles, handmade by a local Italian artisan. Or this beautiful eco-friendly blue cross body leather bag, ideal for the stylish traveler.

We believe this hotel is the best boutique bed & breakfast in Italy, discover the wonderful world of Ad Astra in Florence!    

Guess what? Italy just crowned 32 restaurants with a coveted Michelin star, get the full list here. She was a pioneer in her time, find out why everyone is talking about Rome’s new exhibition featuring Artemisia Gentileschi.

For those looking to buy, check out this panoramic five-bedroom home for sale in the hills of Arpino.

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