I came up with the concept for the PBS special Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive in 2019 before a pandemic was anywhere on the horizon. The TV special of course premiered this year and though I had no idea what would hit the world in between, I think the topic was right on time. I am more convinced than ever …
Podcast Episode #3: Steve Born on Finding Serendipity in Italy
Should you take an escorted tour to Italy, plan a trip on your own or something in between? The age-old question when traveling to Italy. Luckily, travel industry insider Steve Born of Globus and Monograms has some answers. Host Kathy McCabe and Steve talk about how you simply must make time for serendipity in Italy and how to do that. …
Flytographer Preserves Photos of Your Trip to Italy
Your trip to Italy is the dream of a lifetime…why not preserve it with more than selfies and iPhone pics on the fly. This great new service matches you with a professional photographer in your destination.
Cinecittà Rolls Out the Red Carpet in Rome
Italy’s most famous movie studio is just outside Rome and now offers guided tours (in English too) of movie sets, memorabilia and more. Learn why Rome is called “Hollywood on the Tiber!”
The Last Gondola Makers of Venice
Today, only about 400 gondola glide through the waterways of Venice, and each year, fewer are turned out by hand. A small group of specialized master boat builders working in historic boatyards now holds the craft–literally–in its hands.
Exploring Venice With Kids
Venice is a magical city and even more magical in the eyes of children. One of our favorite contributors, Rebecca Winke, takes her 9-year-old and 12-year-old to La Serenissima and reports back with some amazing finds including cooking classes for kids.
Travel to Italy BLOG: Daily Italy Travel News and Italy Travel Deals
Check our informative daily blog for all of the latest on travel to Italy — news, culture, deals, flights, destinations, museums, tours, shopping, books and more!
Cooking in Venice: Making the Sardine Dish Sarde in Saor
In the March 2013 issue, frequent Dream of Italy contributor Susan Van Allen recounted two incredible cooking classes in Venice. She asked both chefs to teach her to make a Venetian seafood delicacy. If you’re not planning on cooking in Venice, she tells us which Venice restaurants serve this classic dish. Updated 2018. When I booked this cooking class, I asked if …
Expo Milano 2015 Beckons Visitors to Milan
Expo Milano 2015 promises to be a dynamic event in every way, from its theme of Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life to its permanent footprint on the urban landscape. Along with the Expo, there will be many special events in Milan and plenty of reasons to visit Milan in 2015.
When to Visit the Cinque Terre and Cinque Terre Events
The Cinque Terre are at their best during the shoulder seasons of summer. Late-April and May offer less crowds and cooler walking temperatures but the weather can be unpredictable. The second half of September and all of October are usually beautiful.