If you believe the stereotypes, Italy's north and south might as well be two separate countries. But how different are they really? Here we take a closer look at Italy's famous regional differences.
The two Italian cities were ranked at the bottom of the table in a survey of the world's best places for expat life, with international residents complaining of low salaries, poor job satisfaction, and a political climate that's becoming more hostile to foreigners.
You might have a good grasp of Italian geography, but do you know which areas have the highest house prices, the safest roads, and the fewest mosquitos?
Rome can become unbearably hot and crowded in the summer months, but that doesn't mean you need to avoid it completely. Here are a few tips for staying cool and enjoying the city.
Everyone loves a brief taste of Italian culture, but for those of you looking to stay longer, and possibly even set down new roots, you may find your life starting to change in unexpected ways.
With summer just around the corner, there’s no better way to view the Eternal City in all its glory than from a rooftop restaurant. We’ve scouted around for six of the best.
Jeans, newspapers, telephones... All familiar components of everyday life; all invented by Italians. Here, The Local lists ten Italian inventions you may not have known about.
Italians have a bad reputation when it comes to matters of the heart. Should foreigners steer well clear of Latin lovers, or is the Casanova approach a thing of the past? The Local explores the reasons to - and the reasons not to - date an Italian.
