Beneath the Alps, a Hidden World Unveiled in Italy’s Karst Caves
by Alessandra Ressa
In the heart of the Julian Alps, straddling the Italian-Slovenian border, lies one of the most extraordinary karst landscapes on Earth. Here,...
Summer Arrives in Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Trieste Stirs to Life
by Guisela Chiarella
On the first official weekend of summer, as temperatures climbed and the Adriatic shimmered under a cloudless sky, the city of Trieste...
A Breeze, Not a Blast: Trieste’s Tame Bora Stirs Little Fuss
by Guisela Chiarella
The famed bora wind, known for its dramatic gusts that sweep through the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, made a relatively subdued appearance...
The Jewish Cemetery of Nova Gorica: A Silent witness to a Lost Community
by Alessandra Ressa
Tucked away on the gentle slopes near Rožna Dolina, just outside the center of Nova Gorica, Slovenia, lies a quiet and little-known...
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, an Early Taste of Summer This Weekend
by Guisela Chiarella
The Adriatic coast shimmered this weekend as Friuli Venezia Giulia welcomed an early taste of summer. Under cloudless skies and warm June...
From Forest Famine to Trieste Triumph: Rodolfo the Resilient Cat and the Woman Who...
by Alessandra Ressa
In the quiet, forested hills of Monte Prat, Friuli Venezia Giulia, a powerful story of compassion and resilience unfolded last May—one that...
Bora Blows Through Trieste, Stirring Up Local Buzz
by Guisela Chiarella
June 9th saw the return of Trieste’s famed wind, the Bora—known affectionately as “Borin” by locals. As gusts swept through the city...
Summer Vibes Take Hold in Trieste and Friuli Venezia Giulia This Weekend
by Guisela Chiarella
This weekend, June 6-8, summer gently settles over Trieste and Friuli Venezia Giulia, offering mild temperatures perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Locals say...
Summer Season Begins in Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Locals Flock to the Sea
by Guisela Chiarella
The summer season officially kicked off in Friuli Venezia Giulia on June 1, as beach establishments across the region opened their doors...
On Italy’s Republic Day, Trieste Welcomes a Wave of Cruise Tourists
by Guisela Chiarella
With Italy marking Republic Day this Monday, locals in Trieste took advantage of the holiday to enjoy a slower pace — but...
