Here you’ll find Italy as told by someone who was born here, grew up here, and continues to fall in love with it. In this section, you’ll discover the great cities, but also villages, coastlines, mountains, lakes, countryside, traditions and flavours that change from region to region and, often, even from town to town, all seen through a more local perspective.
I want to show you the Italy everyone knows, the famous one that is so often presented only through its best-known highlights, but also a more intimate and authentic Italy, the one you discover by going beyond the usual destinations and letting yourself be guided by more unusual itineraries.
Because I know it: Italy is an imperfect country. But it is also one of those rare places in the world that can make everyone feel at home — and, of course, me too.
Beyond the usual spots: an Italy you’ve never seen A few days ago I met a Spanish girl who had recently been to Puglia, and she asked me for advice: what to see in Italy beyond the classic destinations, like Florence, Rome and Venice. You won’t believe it, but I went silent for a full…