Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Mountain Summer 2026 with New Bike Parks
Friuli-Venezia Giulia in summer 2026: cable cars open, the new Bike Arena Ravascletto-Zoncolan, and hiking programs in the Carnic Alps are all waiting to be explored.
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Italy Leads Europe's Summer Tourism in 2026 by a Wide Margin
Italy leads Europe's summer tourism in 2026: With an OTA saturation rate of 51.2 percent, Italy ranks ahead of Spain and France, with Calabria showing the strongest growth.
Are there drugstores in Italy like dm or Rossmann?
Drugstores in Italy: dm and Rossmann don't exist there. But Acqua & Sapone, Tigotà, and Risparmio Casa fill that role, our 2026 overview.
Italy Shuts Down 850 Speed Cameras: What the New Autovelox Decree Means
Speed cameras in Italy: A new decree will decommission around 850 outdated devices starting July 2026 and mandates annual calibration. Here is what drivers need to know.
Is it possible to go shopping in Italy on Sundays?
Sunday shopping in Italy: generally possible in cities, rarely an option in mountain villages. Since the liberalization in 2011, chains and businesses have been free to decide for themselves.
From Innsbruck to Capri: Cecilia Barbara Walch has been leading tours of the island for 30 years
From Innsbruck to Capri: Cecilia Barbara Walch has been guiding visitors around the island since 1994. State-certified, German-speaking, and passionate about Campania.
How Bolzano Ticks: A City Between Tradition and New Beginnings
This is how Bolzano ticks: chefs, winemakers, designers, and sculptors shape the city today, set against a backdrop of medieval arcades, natural wine, and textile innovation.
More money for the finer things: why a regular energy check is worth it
Reducing energy costs made easy: D&D Agentur helps residential and business customers in Germany and Austria find the right energy plan.
The Prosecco Region in Four Days: Treviso, Vineyards, Venice, and Friuli
The Prosecco region between Treviso, Venice, and Friuli can be explored in four days: vineyards, aperitivo, and honest pleasure without a big budget.
Wildfires in Italy: Sardinia, Piedmont, and Sicily on High Alert
Wildfires in Italy: Sardinia evacuates beaches, Piedmont declares an ecological catastrophe, Sicily burns under temperatures exceeding 40°C. The latest overview.
Italian Gestures: What Naples' Hands Have Been Saying for 2,000 Years
Italian gestures are a language unto themselves, with ancient roots. Part 1 of our series traces their story from Naples to the canon Andrea de Jorio (1832).
Parmesan in the Heat Wave: Italy's Famous Cheese Under Pressure
Heat in Italy: At temperatures above 104°F, cows produce up to 10% less milk, putting noticeable pressure on Parmesan production in Emilia-Romagna.