Comments: This American attorney left law behind to enjoy the simple life in Italy. She now lives there with her husband, writing about Italian culture.
Strong point: Her posts focus on how foreign culture changes your perspective and attitude.
Comments: Writer and historian Mary Cryan has lived in Italy since 1965 and from her palazzo near Rome she writes all about central Italy.
Strong point: Made to feel like you are standing right by Mary's side on her travels!
Comments: This Canadian expat traveled the world before settling down in Sardinia. Check her out for the real scoop on Italy's dolce vita.
Strong point: The georgeous photos from this beautiful Mediterranean island!
Comments: This Florence-based blogger writes on all parts of Italy. Subscribing to the ideals of Slow Travel, she gives real insight into the local culture.
Strong point: The thoughtful context, interpretation, and explanation.
Comments: The blog has a large section on food and wine looking at it from different points of view: regions, cooking vs going out to eat, classic recipes etc.
Strong point: In depth articles, well written by passionate contributors.
Comments: This wine enthusiast splits his time between Italy, Texas, and California, searching for the perfect wine and sharing his passion with others.
Strong point: His writing always reveals the magic of a good wine shared among friends.
Comments: Life in Abruzzo is a holiday guide with ideas and tips to explore this undiscovered part of central Italy.
Strong point: Their festivals page details all the cultural events the locals enjoy.
Comments: A tour of Italy's best draws, from wine tours in Florence to door knockers in Abruzzo
Strong point: Professional, well-written and with great images
Comments: A great site for those learning Italian with examples and cultural references as well as images and videos with a list of vocab at the end
Strong point: Focus on traditions helps to contextualise the vocab
Comments: A look at daily Roman life by photographer/art historian. A mix of illustrative shots and art demonstrates a keen eye and sense of humour
Strong point: Special section on street art with detailed descriptions
Comments: This Danish expat photographer captures the romance and whimsy of Europe's most charming cities. Her life feels like a magazine photo shoot.
Strong point: Her thoroughly researched city guides on Florence, Rome, and Copenhagen.