I just appeared on the “How to Tour Italy” radio show to share my favorite books about Italy. (Anthony, the host, had a great list too, including Vasari’s Lives of The Artists.) I’m not talking about guidebooks but rather (mostly) non-fiction picks that truly convey the atmosphere and culture of a particular time and place in Italy. You will notice …
Recycle the South: One Man’s Journey Through Southern Italy
For the past several weeks, I have been following Silvestro Silvestori’s bicycle trip through southern Italy through his series of revealing photos and reports on his Web site. Silvestro who lives in Lecce, Puglia feels passionate about southern Italy – Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia and Sicily – and wants to bring more attention to all the rich culture and history …
Rome Restaurant: Da Alfredo e Ada
In our April issue, David Downie reveals eight authentic restaurants and wine bars to visit near the Pantheon in Rome, excerpted from his new book Food Wine Rome. Here’s one selection: Among the Eternal City’s eternal tables, this one stands out for its simplicity and preserved-in-amber authenticity. There’s no sign on the door, just a card tacked to it. The …
Experience the Flavors of Italy with Ciao Laura
Experience the Flavors of Italy with Ciao Laura in 2009 – Let the FLAVORS of Italy DANCE in your MOUTH and SING in your HEART on a CIAO LAURA culinary-based vacation in Italy! Ciaolaura.com offers Hands-on Cooking Lessons, Culinary Vacations, Foodie Excursions, Wine Tastings, Personal Chefs, Market Tours and Customized Itineraries in Italy. Experience the REAL FLAVORS of Italy in …
April 2009 – Art Classes in Italy, Rome Restaurants
Spend a day or a week at an art workshop in Italy, learn mask-making and mosaics in Venice, make jewelry and paint landscapes in Tuscany, paint ceramics and learn embroidery in Umbria. When in Rome, dine where the locals dine – at authentic restaurants near the Pantheon. (8 pages)
Join Music and Markets on the Amalfi Coast
The breathtaking Amalfi Coast is the setting for an inspiring week of discovery and music with Music and Markets Tours. In the magical atmosphere of the divine coast, enjoy mouthwatering cuisine and explorations of delightful seaside towns, the ancient ruins of Pompeii, andthe fabled isle of Capri. Complete each day with performances of the renowned Fine Arts Quartet and other …
Indulge Your Inner Artist in Italy Through Art Classes and Crafts Workshops
There are workshops all over Italy headed up by artists who are teaching using the age-old master-apprentice model. They're open to beginners and or advanced artists.
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Art Classes in Italy: Handweaving and Embroidery Lessons in Perugia
The unique setting for these embroidery and handweaving classes in Umbria - taught by Italian women who have been doing it for decades -is an intriguing Gothic church.
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Art Classes in Italy: Pottery Making and Painting Ceramics in Deruta
Enjoy a wonderful day in Italy's ceramics capital of Deruta, learning the art of ceramic painting and pottery making from some of the best experts in town. Deruta provides one of the most inspirational settings to let your creativity flow.
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Art Classes in Italy: Landscape Painting Workshop in Tuscany
Imagine yourself following in the tradition of Renaissance painters, on a Tuscan hillside, in front of an easel, spending every day for a whole week capturing the landscape with your paints and brush.
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