There are workshops all over Italy headed up by artists who are teaching using the age-old master-apprentice model. They're open to beginners and or advanced artists.
Green Travel: A Unique Tour of Italy Focused on Sustainability
Happy Earth Day! Looking for a unique way to see Italy and explore the issues of green tourism, organic food, sustainability, environmental justice and social justice? Then this ecotourism-focused trip I just heard about might be for you… The organization Global Exchange and Green Festival founder Kevn Danaher are offering what they call a “Reality Tour” of Italy from May …
Authentic Roman Dining Near the Pantheon
Noted author David Downie reveals Rome restaurants, wine bars and trattorias that are favorites among the locals. He also reveals must visits in Central Rome.
Looking for an Italy Rental? Pick A Good Villa Rental Agency
For those who are planning their first trip where they will be staying in a vacation rental, I nearly always recommend that they go through a reputable villa/apartment rental agency. But with hundreds of them (possibly thousands) out there, especially on the Internet, how do you know how to choose a good one? No one knows more about villa rentals …
Getting Organized: Italy Travel Destinations and Popular Topics
In nearly seven years, Dream of Italy has published almost 700 articles on travel to Italy. Wow. And like all those doing their spring cleaning, we’re getting organized! Now you can look up your favorite place or topic and see what we’ve written about it. Happy browsing! Italy’s Major Cities Rome Florence Venice Milan Italy’s Regions and Destinations Abruzzo …
Some Thoughts on the L’Aquila Italy Earthquake
I was saddened to see the news late last night and this morning of the devestating earthquake centered around L’Aquila. I had the pleasure of an extensive visit to the Abruzzo region two years ago this month – a very beautiful and mountainous place. Italy has far more seismic activity than most people realize. In fact, you can take a …
Is There Really a Culinary Institute of Tuscany?
I’d seen that Olive Garden commercial one too many times… You know, the one where the narrator extols the virtues of “the Culinary Institute of Tuscany” where Olive Garden chefs supposedly go to train and get inspired to bring Tuscan-themed dishes back to the U.S. Forgive me, but I highly doubted such a place existed. I’d never heard of “the …
Introducing DaVinci Custom Travel & Tours
Greetings! My name is Peter D’Attoma and I’d like to custom design your next trip to Italy. I show my clients the undiscovered Italy that only Italians know, not the Italy the casual tourist sees. For over 25 years, I owned a traditional travel agency, but my first love has always been helping travelers experience the best of my native …
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