Below you'll find a list of all posts from January, 2011
You may have heard that 2011 mark’s Italy’s 150th birthday. Celebrations are planned throughout the country to mark a century-and-a-half since the initiation of the country’s reunification. Tour companies are also planning special itineraries related to the milestone, including Experience Plus! Bicycle Tours. This Colorado-based bike tour company is offering a 1,400-mile, 28-day Italy 150 Expedition that pedals from Sicily …
Our award-winning subscription travel newsletter Dream of Italy is looking for at least one editorial intern and one photo editing intern for the spring semester. Interns should be current college/grad students or recent college graduates who are passionate about Italy and equally passionate about journalism and online media. Preference will be given to those intern candidates who can speak or …
So what’s the best way to get cash in Italy and spend your money without getting ripped off on transaction fees? This F.A.Q. covers what you need to know about using ATMs in Italy, the fees you will pay for credit cards and why cash is king — and how that can work to your advantage! Traveler’s checks are passe …
Secluded yet easily accessible, Il Casale di Mele is the perfect setting, providing the tranquility of the countryside but within easy reach of E45 which leasds to many famous hilltowns as well as parts of Tuscany. Il Casale di Mele is a traditional Umbrian stone farmhouse built with all the modern conveniences that sleeps 6 + 1. Read more about …
Everyone seems to have an opinion about driving in Italy. Some people love the chaos. Others who have rented a car to drive through the country swear they will never do it again. If you’re traveling through the countryside, renting a car is often the best option for some people. There are four factors to consider when deciding whether to …
Have you seen the show Extra Virgin with Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar? Learn the story behind the show starring this Hollywood actress and her Tuscan husband.
UPDATE: The first #italychat transcript includes great Rome travel advice. Dream of Italy (@dreamofitaly) is hosting the first #italychat on Twitter today, Wednesday, January 19th at 3p.m. ET. Today’s special guest is Erica Firpo (@NG_guide) and the topic for the hour-long chat is Rome – anything and everything about traveling to Rome and living there as an expat. Erica’s personal …
On Wednesday, March 2nd, James Martin of Wandering Italy
and About.com’s Europe Guide joined us on #italychat to talk about Tuscany, especially eating in the region!
If you’re planning to travel to Rome this spring OR if you’re interested in being in Rome for a very special event, there is some news you should be aware of – According to the Associated Press, “The pope on Friday signed off on the miracle needed to beatify Pope John Paul II and set May 1 as the date …
In the December 2010/January 2011 issue of Dream of Italy, I reviewed Vino Roma’s wine tasting classes in Rome. I had a terrific afternoon with sommelier Hande Leimer and she taught me much I didn’t know about Italian wine, including why I was WRONG (and lots of other folks have been too) to think that Prosecco is the equivalent of …
