Are Foreign Residents Welcome in Italy?

Thinking about moving to Italy, and wondering if locals will accept you as their new neighbor… or if you will feel unwelcome? Italians, and Sardinians especially, are some of the warmest, most generous people I’ve ever met. But whether you feel welcomed...

What To Expect at an Italian Agriturismo Restaurant

Considering eating at an Italian agriturismo? You should! But before you do, there are some things to understand about the meal. An agriturismo is an experience. By Italian law, it can only serve what it grows and raises, or what very local farms and ranches grew or...

Does Italy Have Year-Round Tropical Weather?

You visited Italy, and wow, the weather was beautiful! A hot, humid summer cooled by swims in the sea. Crisp, breezy spring and autumn seasons. You might have imagined that we get sunshine and warm weather all year because it’s the Mediterranean. Italy has real...