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A New Report Says the World’s Best Beach is in Sardinia. We Say it’s a Big Island.

The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025 were just announced in a new report. Bookending the list are two Sardinian picks, but they’re far from the only ones worth visiting.

Culture

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Beyond “Bella Ciao”: 4 Songs of the �� Resistance

Though its roots are in 19th-century farm laborer protests, “Bella Ciao” is commonly associated with the �� Resistance. But there are many other worthy songs that are less ubiquitous.

Travel News

The pedestrian path connecting Castel Sant'Angelo to St. Peter's

Aging Gracefully on its Birthday, Rome Tunes Up for Peak Travel Season

While the complexities of overtourism remain a challenge for Rome, visitors on the ground are enjoying a spruced-up experience of the city.

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5 Sustainable Water Sports to Try in Italy

For Earth Day on April 22, we revisit this roundup of five people-powered, planet-friendly ways to enjoy the water in Italy.

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A Short History of Labor Day in Italy

Labor Day in Italy is celebrated on May 1. It’s a national holiday and ��s often organize outdoor barbecues with friends, go for a walk in the countryside or head to the beach.

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Everything You Need to Know About the New �� Citizenship by Descent Laws

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Speak, live and enjoy �� with Renata: homestay experience in the heart of Milan, in-person and online lessons

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Sicily

Experience Secret Tuscany at Villa Bonizella

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8-day Tuscany Food, Wine, & Culture Immersion Experience in Florence + the Tuscan Countryside, cooking & wine classes, tastings, aperitivi, Siena & Montepulciano, Tuscany travel experience with Scappare Travel Club

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Living Like Locals: A Tuscan & Umbrian Cooking & Wine Adventure 2

Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan & Umbrian Sun

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ITALIAN RECIPES

Recipes

Pici with Etruscan Pesto, photo by Francine Segan

This Etruscan-Style Pesto is an Ancient Recipe That Feels Fresh

Mint adds a lovely aroma to this pine nut-free pesto, and the basil and parsley combination makes the result lighter than traditional pesto Genovese.

Recipes

This Isabella d’Este-Inspired Lemon Cake Looks Like a Rose Bouquet

This light and delicious cake is a specialty of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna and resembles a bouquet of roses.

Recipes

Neapolitan pastiera made with angel hair pasta / Photo courtesy of Francine Segan

Skip the Chocolate Eggs and Make This Easter Dessert From Naples Instead

The best known version of this iconic dessert, Neapolitan pastiera, is made with whole wheat berries. But there’s a much less labor-intensive twist that uses pasta instead.

Recipes