Below you'll find a list of all posts from April, 2011
The Amici di Castel di Fiori will be holding its third edition of ARCHEOFLORA on June 5, 2011, in the historic village of Castel di Fiori near Montegabbione, in the Umbrian hills between Orvieto and Chiusi. This event is an annual gathering for lovers of nature and art and has become a major spring event in Umbria dedicated to flowers, …
Master photographer Brad Mikel shares tips (and first-hand anecdotes) for taking better photos in Italy, especially for capturing the best light and incorporating Italians into your photos.
Italy is truly one of the most beautiful places on Earth. So how do you capture it in all its glory? Whether you’re an amateur photographer or more experiences, master photographer Brad Mikel lets us in on his secrets for capturing the magic of “la dolce vita.” Then we meet Debi Mazar and her Tuscan husband, Garbiele Corcos, and learn what makes their TV show Extra Virgin so special. Finally, Assisi has a truly luxury hotel of its own with a spa you won’t want to miss. (8 pages)
There are many things that Assisi gets right. Charm, for example. Magnificent views. Stunning art. Historic architecture. Also strong in the spirituality and religion department, of course. One thing Assisi never seemed to get right --at least not until just recently -- was luxury.
The Tuscan star of Extra Virgin lets us in on his favorite restaurants not only in the city of Florence, but in the beautiful rolling hills above the city as well.
Our master photographer shares some of his favorite secret places for travel and photography in the Cinque Terre and Tuscany. Read on for details on hot spots that provide a feast for the eyes.
Holy Week (Settimana Santa) in anticipation of Easter (Pasqua) this Sunday is underway in Rome. It will be a rather intense week leading up to Easter and events will be filled with many tourists and devout locals. If you are not put-off by a little overcrowding, Rome will definitely be a rewarding experience. On Holy Thursday (Giovedi Santo) the Pope …
Dream of Italy (@dreamofitaly) will be hosting another #italychat on Twitter, this Wednesday, April 20th at 3 p.m. ET. The topic will be archaeological ruins in Italy (especially which ones to visit and new discoveries travelers should know about) and our special guest will be Darius Arya, a.k.a @saverome on Twitter. Based in Rome, Darius Arya is an archaeologist, professor, …
In our March 2011 issue, Julie Maris/Semel wrote about the city of Vicenza and why it is a must-visit if you are interested in architecture and the legacy of the great 16th-century architect Andrea Palladio. UNESCO has even named Palladio’s buildings in Vicenza and villas in the surrounding countryside as a World Heritage Site. If you can’t make it to …
