Ready for the trip of a lifetime? We’re exploring authentic Umbria this fall with cooking lessons, ceramics painting in Deruta, truffle hunting, wine tasting at the vineyards of Montefalco, a visit to an olive mill for the first press, private tours of Assisi and Perugia. All (gourmet) meals with wine included. Even gratuities included. Join us for this exclusive small …
Our Rome iPhone App Is Out (For iPad Too)
Very exciting news! Dream of Italy’s Rome app — which works on the iPhone and iPad is now available — it includes over 375 entries for just $2.99. Download this Rome travel app and receive all of Dream of Italy’s Rome travel advice plus exclusive entries we wrote just for the app. We cover a bit of everything in Rome …
Florence Restaurants: Dining on the “Other Side” of Florence
Even if most of the must-see sites in Florence are on the main side of the city, that also translates into crowds of tourists. By just crossing over the muddy waters of the Arno you can turn right or left and soon find yourself wandering down deserted alleyways and into empty piazzas and culinary adventures...
Recipes from La Tavola Marche: Fava Bean Crostini, Spaghetti with Clams, Whole Fish in Salt Crust
Looking for a way to get a taste of Italy a casa? Enjoy these authentic Italian recipes from the owners of an agriturismo and cooking school in Le Marche.
What is an Agriturismo?
Created by the Italian government in 1985 to help subsidize farmers, an agriturismo is a working farm that rents rooms and/or serves food from what it produces.
What to See and Where to Eat in Le Marche
If you're taking a rural vacation in Le Marche, don't miss the towns of Fano, Urbino and Urbania and Gubbio in nearby Umbria. Plus don't miss our Le Marche restaurant recommendations.
What’s Cooking at an Agriturismo: Livin’ La Tavola Marche
Ashley and Jason Bartner had always envisioned a combination farmhouse and cooking school, and La Tavola Marche is all that and more. Its home. They wanted to find a place where they could live like Italians and where, for a little while, their visitors get to live like Italians, too.