A Southern Italian recipe for your Thanksgiving table
Step Into Italy’s Vineyards: A Hands-On Grape Harvest Experience
UNESCO Honors Opera Singing in Italy
Pesto: The flavor of home
Sunday lunch in Italy: Where tradition meets togetherness
Palio di Siena: the Ultimate Horse Race
Why We Love Lucca So Much
Ravioli Dolce, an Easter Delight
Make our favorite sweet Easter treat from Sicily
Ravioli Dolce are sweet Sicilian pastries traditionally made for Easter, filled with spiced ricotta. This beloved recipe from Rosa Rizza
Why you’ll love Italy’s Northern Lakes
Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Lake Garda
Italy’s Northern Lakes Region offers three stunning destinations, each with its own unique charm. Lake Maggiore is a serene escape
Giovanna’s 5 dreamiest Valentine’s getaways
Divine destination for romance
Italy is the perfect destination for romance, offering breathtaking locations for an unforgettable getaway. Ravello enchants with its coastal views
Giovanna’s top 5 gems of Southern Italy
Five unforgettable places to visit
Discover Southern Italy’s hidden gems: the colorful ceramics town of Vietri sul Mare, the tranquil thermal springs of Ischia, and
Giovanna’s Amalfi Coast Essentials
Unforgettable stops on your Amalfi Coast adventure
Experience the magic of the Amalfi Coast with its dramatic cliffs, panoramic views, and charming towns. Stay in Sorrento for
Central Italy: something amazing, every day
Pietrasanta, Ravenna, Urbino, Pienza e Civita di Bagno Regio
Located in the northwestern corner of Tuscany, just an hour and a half from Florence, (and a mere three kilometers
Giovanna’s top 5 hidden gems of Northern Italy
Lake Maggiore, Bergamo Alta, Punta San Vigilio, Burano, San Fruttuoso
Lake Maggiore, flanking the southern Alps, is Italy’s second-largest lake. The gorgeous trio of Borromean Islands afloat in its magical
A sweet Easter recipe from Sicily
Every year as Easter approaches, I think about (and return home for) the wonderful traditions I grew up with in Italy.
I have always loved the excitement and pageantry of the processions that fill the streets across the country throughout Easter
Giovanna’s 3 top restaurants in Venice
Savoring the Best of Venetian Cuisine
I recently returned from Venice, where aside from renewing my love affair with that unique and wonderful city, I also
Naples – headquarters for holiday joy
Christmas in Italy is always delightful.
And nobody does Christmas like Naples, whose unique local customs turn this fascinating city into a joyous wonderland. If you’re
A trip that fits like it was made for you
What does your family love to do together?
Spring break is an ideal time for families to make memories together. And travel is the surest way to make
Sicily’s 5 must-see Unesco Heritage Sites
Essential experiences in Sicily
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is a place where ancient civilizations, stunning landscapes, and architectural marvels come together
There’s so much to love about Bologna!
5 Essential experience in Bologna
The Irresistible Charm of Italy’s Foodie Capital
Meet Rosa Rizza, Sicily’s cultural ambassador
Sicily: Spicy, Soulful and Stunning
Recently, Giovanna chatted with our local guide to Sicily, Rosa Rizza, about some of her favorite reasons for living there.
Giovanna’s go-to Italian cooking classes
While in Italy, live to eat with Giovanna's favorite cooks
While in Italy, live to eat with Giovanna's favorite cooks
Five fabulous tastes of Milan
Buongiorno, fans of good food and wine!
At Discover my Italy, it’s our great pleasure to share the very best of everything Italy has to offer. For
Città de la Cultura
Spotlight on Bergamo, city of contrasts
For 2023, two cities in the northern province of Lombardy shared this honor, Brescia, and Bergamo. Last week, we introduced