Below you'll find a list of all posts from June, 2007
Olive oil tastings are becoming increasingly popular as people are beginning to recognize the intricacies in taste and consistency among oils. They can even be infused with flavors like lemon, garlic, basil, and fig, which gives it a subtle, but noticeable bite. In fact, last night I attended a “cooking with olive oil” class and it quickly became obvious that …
The Italian landscape beckons authors to set their romance novels against the rolling hills and quaint Medieval villages that have readers longing to jump on the next plane to Florence. Even author John Grisham has been inspired to set several of his novels in Italy – the recent release The Broker takes place in Bologna. His forthcoming novel Playing for …
“The Germans have conquered our village!” reads the headline of Castelfalfi’s local giornale, Il Tirreno. It sounds shocking to read that Germans are purchasing an entire Italian village, but once you know more details, it’s really not such a bad idea. Andrea Mechacci, a resident of the Castelfalfi tells the British newspaper The Guardian, “If it remains as it is, …
Experience the riches of Florence and Siena, and the neighboring picturesque hill towns of the Tuscan countryside as you enjoy the hospitality of the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program, July 18 to August 8, 2007. The program is celebrating celebrating its thirteenth year in Greve in Chianti. Observe master classes and attend weekly performances. Even learn Italian. Spend one, two, or …
Situated between Lake Como and Lake Garda, Bergamo is a natural addition to a northern lakes vacation, and a worthy off-the-beaten-track destination in itself. The city has two parts, and two personalities
Hard pressed to find a hotel in Rome? We know, according to the American Society of Travel Agents, Rome is the second most popular international destination for Americans this summer. Read on for helpsul tips.
