Guest blogger Pat Fiorello and the artistic attraction to Italy: Why do so many people dream of traveling to Italy? The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ranks Italy as one of the top five most visited countries in the world. And this fascination with Italy is not new. From about the 1660s through 1840, Italy was part of a …
Visiting Italy in 2015: Sordevolo’s Passion Play
This is an abbreviated version of the article that appeared in the June/July 2014 issue: Every five years, a small hamlet nestled against the Italian Alps comes to life to tell the story of Jesus Christ. Sordevolo, in the region of Piedmont, is the host for La Passione Di Cristo (The Passion of Christ). The play, illustrating Jesus’ later life from …
June/July 2014 – Florence’s Central Market, Murano Glass, 2015 Event Preview
Lots of things are happening in Florence – the biggest: the revitalization of the Central Market – now even more of a mecca for foodies. We also visit Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi – great spot for kids. Wondering how to avoid fake Murano glass in Venice? We tell you how. And looking ahead to 2015 – plan for the Milan Expo and Sordevolo’s Passion Play. (8 pages)
Florence: Palazzo Strozzi Makes Art Fun for Families
Sharing the magnificent artistic heritage of Italy with children can be joyful. The challenge, however, is to risk boring your kids with yet another church fresco or museum masterpiece. We've found the place to take them - Palazzo Strozzi.
2015 Preview: Piedmont’s Passion Play
Every five years, a small hamlet nestled against the Italian Alps comes to life to tell the story of Jesus Christ. Sordevolo, in the region of Piedmont, is the host for La Passione Di Cristo (The Passion of Christ).
2015 Preview: Milan Expo
If you're planning to travel to Italy in 2015, consider making time for the Milan Expo (formerly the World's Fair) between May 1 and October 31, 2015.
Where to Buy Real Murano Glass in Venice
With the influx of fake Murano glass from China, well tell you where to shop confidentally, both in Venice and in Murano proper, to buy real Murano glass.
Finding Real Murano Glass in Venice
Glass that was once strictly made on the island of Murano is being imported from China and passed off as Murano glass. If you come to Venice and want to find real Murano glass, here's how to do it.
A Market Renaissance in Florence
Florence's Central Market, also known as Mercato San Lorenzo, has undergone some amazing changes, making it a true foodie mecca not to be missed.