From Rome, to Shred: Italy's Surfing Phenom Beats the Odds on Tour

There’s a moment on his way to placing first at the World Surf League Qualifying Series in Martinique in March when Leonardo Fioravanti seems to be taunting the waves. For most of his run, the 20-year-old phenom is crouched low, whipping and flipping his board in ways that should send this land-dweller tumbling into the […]

‘President undermines election results, pushes for his own govt.’ – MP from Italy's M5S

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has used a shady pretext to turn down a Euro-skeptic coalition pick for economy minister, as he seeks to mold a cabinet after own political views, an MP from the coalition told RT. Manlio Di Stefano, an MP from the anti-establishment Five-Star Movement (M5S), which has teamed up with Lega Nord […]

Apulia: A lesser-known gem on Italy's south easterly tip

GETTY / PH Apulia is beautiful and away from Italy’s madding crowds However, at Robinson Club Apulia, bagging sun loungers is banned by the disarmingly charming Italian general manager, Mario. After 24 years of running this well-manicured resort, charismatic Mario has instilled the 464-room hotel with his sense of fairness, putting an end to the […]

Ed Stoppard: Why I fell in love with Italy's stunning Venice

REX/GETTY Ed Stoppard stars as Dan Dare in Dan Dare – The Audio Adventure WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE HOLIDAY? For our 10th anniversary, Amie and I had a three-day break on Ischia, one of those idyllic, romantic Mediterranean islands. We stayed at the Mezzatorre Resort and it was heaven – calm and secluded with […]

Baseball fights to find a foothold in Italy's sports landscape

When you think of Italy, baseball is not the first thing that comes to mind.  There is the food, the wine and, of course, the rich Italian culture. If any sport is associated with Italy, it’s soccer. The roots and passion run deep. So how did a team of 12- and 13-year-olds from northern Italy end […]

Italy's Great Salami Smackdown

Italy can easily boast about its stunning castles, Roman catacombs, Renaissance art and lovely beaches. Yet what are two neighboring regions in central Italy battling over? Meat. More specifically, the origin of Italy’s most expensive salami, ventricina, which is claimed by both Molise and Abruzzo. Both also vehemently insist, of course, that theirs is the […]