Less is More in Italy’s Shoulder Season
September 20, 2026It was once thought that you’d get Italy all to yourself if you traveled October to April and while that is no longer the case, we still think it is hands down the best time to experience Italy’s most authentic…
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What to Eat in Milan and its Region
January 28, 2026Lombardy (Milan’s region) cuisine has a distinct culinary identity that very often differs from what we consider classic Italian food. The recipes are often richer, made with butter, cream, or cheese, reflecting the region’s cooler climate, and agricultural and local…
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Wine Tasting in Piedmont
November 26, 2025The northern region of Piedmont is a foodie mecca, home to the worth-its-weight-in-gold Alba white truffle, heirloom Fassona Piemontese beef, a number of prestigious local cheeses, tajarin, agnolotti and plin, and—of course—Barolo and Barbaresco, two of Italy’s flagship wines. Wine…
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The Best Fall Foods in Italy
November 13, 2025You may be feeling the heat right now, but crisp autumn days will soon be here…and with them some of the best fall foods in Italy. The harvest season during the final months of the year is an optimal time…
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Christmas in Italy: A Guide
October 01, 2025Christmas in Italy is festive, with markets, lights, Christmas trees, and music in the streets. And the best part is that the Christmas season lasts an entire month! The Christmas season in Italy starts on December 8 (Immaculate Conception) and…
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Italy’s After-Work Tradition, with Aperitivo Drinks and Tasty Bites
September 24, 2025Your Spritz is calling… Italy’s favorite golden-hour ritual awaits. Aperitivo traces its roots back to the Romans, who enjoyed a gustatio of snacks and honeyed wine to stimulate the appetite. The modern version became popular first in Turin, with the…
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Sicily’s Etna Wines: the “Island within the Island”
September 03, 2025There are few wine regions in the world that offer the kind of raw beauty and wild energy that Sicily’s Etna does. Dominating Sicily’s eastern coast, this active volcano has become one of the most exciting and important (wine) growing…
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Eat Like an Italian: A Daily Schedule
July 09, 2025When we create personalized Italy itineraries for our travelers at Italy Beyond the Obvious, food usually plays a key role. We offer recommendations on where to eat, of course, but also what to eat, when to eat, and what to…
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A Pocket Guide to Coffee in Italy
June 25, 2025The “bar” (a mix between a coffee house, pub, newspaper stand, tobacco shop, and even post office) is an Italian institution, and even the tiniest hamlets tucked deep in the Italian countryside have at least one. It is here where…
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