In Italy, the Christmas Eve dinner is called the “feast of the seven fishes” and, as the name suggests, it’s a seven course meal featuring only seafood. Why no roast, you ask? Well, the meat-free ...

Aperitivo culture on the whole, if you will, has had quite a moment recently — both at restaurants and in bookstore aisles. One of the first cookbooks I can recall tapping into the bounty of Italian ...

As Italy hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics, visitors can explore the country’s deep love of espresso at a coffee museum near Florence.

Easter in Italy 2025 is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions. Known as Pasqua, Easter is celebrated with solemn processions, festive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Irene S. Levine is an award-winning travel and lifestyle journalist. If you’re traveling in Italy this week, you’ll have a ...

This post is sponsored by EatingEurope. Catalan and Italian comfort food come from separate regions, but they tell a similar story: recipes built from simple, everyday ingredients. The dishes might ...

As the 2026 Winter Olympics bring visitors to Milan, many are also discovering the city’s deep opera tradition.

Cultures are full of traditions. Most often, if you've heard of a cultural tradition, it's likely to be associated with food or weddings. Wedding day traditions span across many cultures, and for ...