From Santa Maria del Popolo to the Vatican Museums, here are more places to see the great works of Caravaggio in Rome.
Castles in the Airbnb: Finding Italy Rentals Online
Finding Italy rentals online can give you a very local Italian experience and save you a lot of money on your next Italy trip. Here are the pros and cons (and specific recommendations) for using Airbnb, VRBO and Craigslist.
Flytographer Preserves Photos of Your Trip to Italy
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April 2015 – Caravaggio in Rome, Airbnb Rentals, Flytographer
Caravaggio’s Mean Streets of Rome The artist Caravaggio (1571-1610) combined a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting, forever influencing the world of art and the city of Rome. Here’s a walking tour of his most important works. Crazy for Caravaggio? From Santa Maria del Popolo to the Vatican Museums, here …
Celebrate the Dream of Italy TV Series in Washington, DC
Join host Kathy McCabe to celebrate the premiere of the PBS travel series Dream of Italy at a cocktail party at Via Umbria in Washington, DC on Saturday, May 30th at 5 p.m. Via Umbria owners Suzy and Bill Menard are rolling out the red carpet in their Georgetown store/event space for a celebration of the television show and all …
First Certified Vegan Chianti Wine
Vegan products are in demand around the world and in Italy. Near Siena, Fattoria Casabianca is well on its way to becoming a fully animal-free operation and has just created Italy’s first vegan Chianti wine. All of Casabianca’s wines from the 2014 harvest forward will be certified vegan. Meanwhile, every aspect of the winery from vineyard to cellar will be cruelty-free, down to the packing …