ITALIA MIA, ITALY AND ITALIAN CULTURE

An English-language magazine about Italian culture, travel, people and products, written with an Italian perspective

Latest Italy Travel Articles

Hotels & Stays

Italy’s Best Thermal Spa Towns: Where to Stay for Hot Springs and Wellness

From Lake Garda and the Maremma to Ischia and the Alps, choose the Italian thermal destination that fits your trip—and understand what your hotel booking includes.

Hotels & Stays

30 Highly Rated Hotels for Short Stays in Italy: Three Choices in 10 Destinations

Three well reviewed hotel choices in each of ten Italian destinations, with location advice, useful features and clearly dated Expedia price examples.

Unexpected Italy: Stories from My Recent Travels

The Conversation on the Devil’s Bridge: A Day in Garfagnana

On the way to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, a brief conversation on the Devil’s Bridge became as memorable as our stop for traditional food in town.

Things to Do

How to Attend a Soccer Match in Italy: Tickets, Stadium Seating and Family Advice

Plan an Italian football outing with official club ticket links, advice on identification and changing fixtures, and practical guidance for seating and children.

Unexpected Italy: Stories from My Recent Travels

The Little Fish That Changed My Swim in Puglia

I expected clear water and good food during five nights on Puglia’s Ionian coast. I did not expect the little fish in the sea to become one of my favorite memories.

Unexpected Italy: Stories from My Recent Travels

The Sketch That Followed Me Through Pietrasanta

A coastal bike ride becomes an afternoon in Pietrasanta, with aperitivo, a walk among the square’s artworks, and a fictionalized chance encounter that changes the view.

Read our Latest Articles about Living in Italy

Culture

Characteristics of Work Culture in Italy

Italy is a country that excels in a number of industries (including production, machinery, automobiles, and aerospace) and it is home to a plethora of national, multinational, and international companies that uphold the highest professional standards.

Community

The most requested jobs in Italy in 2025

The most requested jobs in Italy 2025 across technology, healthcare, logistics, and more, with trends, salaries and skill gaps.

Travel

Italy’s Airports Explained: Which Airport Is Best for Each Destination?

Italy has more airport choices than many travelers realize. This practical guide explains which airport works best for Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, the Dolomites and other popular destinations.

Living in Italy

Visas to Move to Italy: Digital Nomad & Expat Guide

Planning to move to Italy in 2026? Discover Italy's Digital Nomad Visa, Elective Residence Visa, work, family, student and Investor Visa options, requirements and practical relocation advice.

Living in Italy

Finding a Job in Italy: In-Demand Jobs and Expat Guide

Looking for work in Italy? This comprehensive guide explains the most in-demand professions, best cities, employment websites, language expectations, work permits, contracts and job-search strategies for foreigners.

Living in Italy

Pregnancy and Giving Birth in Italy: A Guide for Expats

A practical guide to pregnancy and childbirth in Italy for foreign residents, covering healthcare eligibility, maternity services, registration, citizenship and financial support.

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Italian Movies

8½ (Otto e mezzo): Fellini Turns a Creative Crisis into Cinema

A director cannot find his next film, and Fellini turns his crisis into one of cinema’s most inventive stories. Here is a guide to 8½, from its cast and awards to where you can watch or buy it.

Biographies

Francesco Guccini: Songs, Stories and the Voice of a Generation

From “Auschwitz” and “La locomotiva” to his novels and memories of Pàvana, Francesco Guccini gave generations of Italians songs to sing, question and remember.

Italian Movies

L’avventura: The Mystery That Changed Italian Cinema

Michelangelo Antonioni begins L’avventura with a disappearance, then turns a mystery into a searching portrait of desire, guilt, and isolation.

Cuisine

Italian Artichokes and Winter Vegetables: A Guide to Carciofi, Cardoons and Chicory

Get to know carciofi, topinambur, cardoons and Italian bitter greens: what they are, which parts to eat and how to enjoy them in seasonal cooking.

Italian Movies

Life Is Beautiful: Roberto Benigni’s Story of Love, Sacrifice and Survival

Roberto Benigni’s Life Is Beautiful combines romance, comedy and tragedy in a story of parental love. Read about its cast, awards, historical debate and viewing options.

Cuisine

Italian Cheese: How to Buy, Use and Store It

A practical guide to Italian cheese, from reading labels and choosing the right maturity to cooking, serving and storing different varieties.

Read our Latest Articles about Italian Shopping

Gifts & Books

10 Essential Books for Understanding Italian History

A reading path through Italy’s past: ten books that explain its regions, rulers, national unification, and modern political life.

Italian Food & Drink

Italian Cookies and Biscotti: What to Try and How to Choose

Italian biscotti include much more than twice-baked almond cookies. Learn the differences between cantucci, amaretti, ricciarelli and everyday breakfast biscuits, plus what to check when buying online.

Gifts & Books

Children’s Books

Find an Italian children’s book for every stage of reading, from colorful picture books to imaginative stories and chapter-book adventures.

Gifts & Books

10 Italy Travel Books Worth Packing or Reading Before You Go

Choose an Italy guidebook that fits your route, then find a travel memoir or collection of essays to bring the journey to life.

Gifts & Books

10 Books for Teens Set in Italy or Inspired by Its History

Travel through Italy in ten books for teens: historical mysteries, Renaissance fiction, a Shakespeare classic, wartime survival and contemporary romance.

Art, Décor & Collectibles

Muranonet: A Guide to Murano Glass Art, Jewelry and Venetian Gifts

My guide to Muranonet connects Murano glass with its Venetian heritage, covering the store’s main collections, gift ideas, authenticity documentation and practical buying advice.

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Discover Italy with Italia Mia

Italia Mia is an online magazine about Italy, Italian culture and everyday Italian life. Whether you are planning a journey, researching your Italian heritage, considering a move or simply fascinated by the country, you will find practical information and original articles written for an international audience.

Plan Your Journey Through Italy

Explore our Italy travel guides for inspiring destinations, suggested itineraries, transportation advice, hotels, museums and practical planning tips. Our Italian regions section travels across all 20 regions—from celebrated destinations such as Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia and Veneto to less familiar corners of Abruzzo, Molise, Basilicata and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. We look beyond the famous landmarks to introduce historic towns, beaches, mountain landscapes, archaeological sites and local traditions. Whether you want to travel through Italy by train, plan a road trip or choose the best base for a longer stay, Italia Mia can help you experience the country more confidently.

Experience Italian Culture, Food and Creativity

Italy’s identity has been shaped by centuries of art, architecture, cinema, music, literature and craftsmanship. Our Italian culture articles explore these subjects through accessible guides, detailed biographies and stories about the people and ideas that influenced Italy and the wider world. Discover the masters of Italian art, the directors and actors of Italian cinema, the traditions of Italian music and the regional dishes featured in our Italian food and cuisine section.

Living in Italy

Italy is not only a destination—it is also home. Our practical guides to living in Italy cover visas, residency, employment, healthcare, housing, taxes, retirement, bureaucracy and the real cost of everyday life. They are designed for expats, retirees, dual citizens, digital nomads and anyone considering a permanent or temporary move. You can also meet the artists, filmmakers, musicians, writers and public figures who have shaped the country in our collection of Italian biographies.

Italy Today and the Best of Made in Italy

Follow Italian news in English for selected headlines, useful context and links to authoritative sources. For Italian design, fashion and craftsmanship, browse our Italian shopping guides featuring established brands and distinctive products made or designed in Italy. From ancient Rome to contemporary Italian life, Italia Mia brings together the destinations, traditions, people and ideas that make Italy endlessly fascinating. Benvenuti—welcome to Italia Mia.