Traveling, Cities, Excursions

Alessandra, Homestay teacher in Livorno, shares a favorite recipe

Italian Language Homestay in Livorno — get to know Alessandra!

2022 Matta Lucca Italian Program Review and Photo Album 

“Odio Natale” — fun holiday flick set in Venice on Netflix

Trentino Language Homestay with Cristina: a wonderful experience in all seasons

Angeli di Fango: A Tribute to the Mud Angels who saved Florence

La Principessa Fantasma di Cerreto Guidi — Isabella de Medici

Andare in Bici — Biking Lucca’s Wall: Around and around we go!

Michelangelo’s Snowman: The Coolest Masterpiece in Florence!

Italian Language Homestay in Pisa with Emma

2022 Ascoli Piceno Matta Immersion Program. Come learn with la Matta in Italy

Una giornata da matti! The Race of the Candles in Gubbio

Avventura nelle Marche: Scopri Ascoli Piceno!

The Hand of God by Paolo Sorrentino: A Touch of Genius

Let the Italian language take you to Firenze!

Sarah Stevenson: Why I’m Learning Italian — A Matta Reader’s Journey

Bergamo & Lake Como with Elena. Home sweet Homestay!

After 2 long years Matta programs have returned to Italy… we are jousting again!

Love Italian? Then You Will Love, Love, Love Bologna!

Just the Important Phrases, Please!” Pocket-Size Italian Phrase Guide for Travelers

Austin, Texas. Dove abito io (quando non sono in italia)

Le vere voci: Things the Aretini Like Best About Arezzo

Trentino una zona tranquilla nel cuore delle dolomiti piena di leggende

Stanley Tucci is Searching for Italy… even speaking the language!

Discover the Wonders of Ravenna: Art, Literature, and Beyond

Experiencing Magic Heights — Climbing Towers in Italy

Let’s Go to the Market in Arezzo! Andiamo!

Lost Luggage, Found Fortune: A Lesson in Traveling Through Italy with Phil Rosen

2020 — I should be traveling to Italy today… instead world shut down by COVID

Italy on Lockdown: The Darkest Hour, But We’ll Make It!

ItaliaRail — Discover Italy by train! Buy train tickets on the Matta Blog.

2019 Matta in Montepulciano: A Journey into Language, Culture, and Discovery