Lifestyle in Italy

2020 will be a special year with incredible exhibitions to see all over Italy. If you are a lover of art, painting, photography or design and plan your weekends to see the latest exhibitions and collections, then this is just for you! It's time to discover the best exhibitions and events

In Naples, B&B does not always mean "bed and breakfast", but also "book and bed".

Madrid-based creative photographer Ignacio Pereira travels the world in search of megacities to offer a different vision of reality, capturing spaces full of people and then emptying them and telling the story of a single protagonist.

We often think of Carnival as an occasion for children to have fun, but in reality it is a festival that harks back to ancient pagan celebrations in the Greco-Roman era when it was characterised by rituals to bring in a prosperous agricultural year, the reversal of hierarchical relationships in soci

The welfare of pets is very important, especially if they live inside your house with you, making it especially useful to know how to guarantee their living comfort.

In Italy there are more and more single people which begs the question; what are their options when it comes to housing?

One of the most harmful and polluting materials on our planet is undoubtedly plastic.

Lonely Planet has released their ranking of the must see destinations in the world in 2020. Looking at the results of the best regions to visit, the second position immediately captures out attention as it is occupied by the Italian region of Marche.

Milan is confirmed at the top of the ranking of the best cities to live in Italy, looking at quality of life.

Who hasn't thought about leaving behind the grind of everyday life and moving to another part of the world? Maybe the moment has arrived given that nowadays there are even towns and cities in which they will pay you to live there and three Italian villages are on the list.

With Brexit just around the corner at the end of this month, and a deal that looks to be increasingly less favourable towards Britain than initially announced, there will of course be implications for the European economy; the pressure to buy houses is increasing, generating busi

"I love shopping in Milan." This is not the title of the new book by Sophie Kinsella, but actually what tourists say, who choose the Lombard capital as their first destination to spend at least 50 euros per day. The annual research report by the tourist board, Risposte Turismo, shows that out of a

The world is beautiful because it's varied, they say. Although it’s all down to opinions which makes beauty something subjective.

Rome is the third most popular destination in the world for tourists. This is what the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2019 say, which puts two other famous European cities on the podium. London and Paris hold the gold and silver medals respectively.

This year the unmissable Christmas markets are back in Italy. It would not be Christmas without the wooden houses that peep out in the squares and along the streets of Italian cities.

"Wealth doesn't bring you happiness." The Boston Consulting Group's regular Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA), the ranking that measures the well-being of citizens in 143 countries around the world, seems to confirm the old saying. To realise this, just take a look at the rank

Countries nowadays are not only facing the brain drain of the youngest. The over 65-year-old, once retired, also like to spend their retirement years abroad. But which are the best countries to retire to? 1.

How much do foreign tourists appreciate Italy when they spend their holidays in “il Bel Paese”?

In Florence you can find an old Franciscan monastery dating from the 15th century that has been converted into a modern luxury hotel. The Hotel San Michele, part of the Belmond chain, boasts a façade attributed to Michelangelo himself. The façade is surrounded by lush forests and terraced gardens.

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Which cities are the greenest in Italy?

Autumn is a slow season in Italy; little by little, the trees change colour, the leaves fall off the branches to the ground forming a colourful carpet, and the animals prepare to crawl into a long winter sleep. To immerse ourselves in the charm of autumn this year, we have decided to take you to Tu

One of the most beautiful destinations for a weekend trip or a short holiday in autumn is Trentino-Alto Adige. Trento and Bolzano are among the greenest cities in Italy and in the Non Valley there is a castle well worth a visit: Castel Thun.

If you are looking for a place to get away from the world, this ancient monastery in Italy might be the ideal spot: a spiritual retreat combined with nature, history and luxury. This is Eremito, an ancient monastery located in Umbria (in the Italian province of Terni), surrounded by an idyllic natu

On November 11th, St. Martin’s Day (“San Martino”) is celebrated, a popular feast throughout Italy. This tradition, linked to the history of the saint who gave half of his cloak to a beggar, marked an emblematic moment in rural life. The popular Italian saying "On St.