Lifestyle in Italy

Italy is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The views and panoramas of Italy are famous across the globe and represent places to visit at least once in a lifetime.

On 1st October 2022, the rules for the use of face masks in Italy were updated, meaning that face coverings are no longer be mandatory on public transport, such as trains or buses, or in indoor places, such as schools. The obligation does still remain in some particular spaces.

Daylight saving time is a convention adopted by most European countries to save energy.

There are an endless amount of famous castles in Italy, with strongholds and fortresses scattered from north to south.

What is the most beautiful island in the world in 2022? According to the well-known American magazine Travel+Leisure it is Ischia in Italy. In the annual ranking of the most beautiful islands in the world 2022, this Italian pearl of the sea takes first place.

The "Coliving - collaborate, share, live" project, known in Italian as "Coliving - collaborare, condividere, abitare", is a living initiative promoted by Trentino Alto Adige to repopulate mountain villages and build new communities. The project was born in 2019 from an idea of the autonomous p

Beach season is coming to an end and Autumn will soon be here, making now the perfect time to get planning an escape to one of the best national parks in Italy. There are 25 Italian national parks registered on the Official List of Protected Natural Areas (EUAP) in Italy, and together

Inflation figures in Italy are not encouraging. According to the latest Istat report, July saw an increase of 0.4 per cent on a monthly basis and 7.9 per cent on an annual basis. But what are the most expensive cities in Italy?

Where is the best weather in Italy? Which cities have the best climate?

The first ever official guide to discovering street art in Italy is here and is called "Street art in Italia. Viaggio fra luoghi e persone" - "Street art in Italy. A journey through places and people".

Lazio in Tour is back for 2022, the region's initiative offering free travel on all Cotral buses and Trenitalia regional trains until 15th September, for a total of 30 days to young people up to 25 years of age.

Milan is now home to the Hard Rock Cafe, famous across the globe for its unique mix of music, entertainment, iconic merchandise and American cuisine.

When you think of Rome, the Colosseum almost surely comes to mind. The Flavian Amphitheatre is quite simply the definition of an iconic building and it's no surprise that it's the most visited monument in Italy's capital city and the best known in the world.

Summer is well and truly in the air and the time has come for swimming, sunbathing sessions and sports on the beach, not to mention relaxing a bit and discovering new landscapes. This week we are taking you with us to discover 5 villages in the north of Italy where you can stay cool during the

If you're heading to Italy for the summer holidays or are lucky enough to live in Italy all year round, we're here to help with some tips and tricks to help keep you and your house cool amidst the soaring temperatures this summer.

Italy is the best country in the world to travel to and also has the best hotels.

A city oriented towards digital development that is sustainable, with a better quality of life and, above all, on a human scale. These are the characteristics of the 'Human Smart City' according to EY, which has drawn up an index to identify the cities in Italy that come closest to this model.

The pandemic has profoundly changed the way of working. Many companies and employees have discovered that working from home offers undoubted advantages, and while some companies have gone back to the office, others have made it the norm to work from home at least half the time.

Lombardy's mountain refuges are opening their doors to bring young people and their families closer to nature thanks to the initiative known in Italy as "#Fg4m - Estate 2022 in rifugio" Until September, young people under 16 can apply for free overnight stays in Lombardy's mountain cabins.

If you're struggling with the heat in your Italian holiday home this summer, choosing an alternative to air conditioning is proving more and more attractive thanks to rising electricity prices. But how much does a fan consume? And how much does it cost to run a fan?

Airline disruptions, inflation and rising costs are making going on holiday this summer a challenge for many.

"E tu?": "And you?" is idealista's new official ad for Pride 2022, which will be celebrated on 2nd July in MiIan.

Italy is experiencing an extreme drought with a serious lack of rainfall and increasingly high temperatures. As a result, the government is starting to introduce emergency measures. But what does this mean for those planning to travel to Italy this summer? And how can you save water?

Italian municipalities are becoming increasingly digital. Although they have a long way to go, Italy's main cities are increasingly moving towards a digitised lifestyle, thanks in part to the post-pandemic push to make life easier.

Holiday season is here and as many plan to jet off to Italy this summer, it's important to keep an eye on the latest Italy travel restrictions, including Italy's COVID entry requirements from the UK, the USA, Ireland and other EU and non-EU countries. Do you have to wear a mask in Italy?