Buongiorno Italy readers!

Big news this Friday, we are very excited to announce the winners of our 2016 Italy Blogger Awards, get the full list here! To reflect on 2016, we collected our best stories for the year.

The Dolomites aren’t only for skiers, our insider Orna lets us know how to have a great time without stepping foot in skis.  Did you know that in the same area, there is a term Enrosadira given to the phenomenon by which most of the peaks in the Dolomites, at dawn and dusk. Interested in sustainable travel? So are we! Here are five helpful tips on how to travel better.

We have the perfect bruschetta to end 2016 style and yes, it includes burrata. To ring in 2017, try our delicious recipe for lentil soup that are traditionally eaten for New Year’s all over the boot.

Shop Italy! Get inspired for next year’s trips with this handmade “travel tray” made in Italy. Warmth never looked so stylish as it does in this touchably soft overcoat which is reversible, offering two timeless styles.

Puglia with a view!  For sale is a beautiful chic townhouse with a terrace offering a sea view in the charming town of Ostuni.

Looking for a beautiful countryside stay your next vacation? This self-catering accommodation is close to the historic town of Spoleto in Umbria.

We would like to say thank you for all of the support and wish you an “Auguri per un felice 2017” (Happy New Year). We look forward to continuing our quest on bringing you the best of Italy in 2017!