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Borgo di Castelvecchio in Siena and Wine Tasting in Montalcino

This stunning borgo in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia makes a perfect base for exploring the vineyards in and around Montalcino as well as tasting their incredible wines. Read on to find out how you can enjoy a glass of wine from this stunning region.

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Florence: Shopping in the Oltrarno

In the Florence neighborhood of Oltrarno, you will mostly avoid the tourist traps, the booths selling foreign-made goods, and you will find the studios and shops of Florentine artisans, many whose families' local roots date back centuries.

Villa Rental in Puglia: Masseria Gelso Bianco

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2012 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here. Updated 2018. Few visitors to the area around Alberobello in Puglia haven’t dreamed of spending the night in one of the trulli, historic conical limestone huts, that dot the landscape here and are now protected by UNESCO World Heritage status. At Masseria Gelso Bianco, 11 …

George Clooney in Italy: He Might Be in Puglia

Forget Lake Como, if you’re looking for George Clooney, you just might find him in Puglia. Earlier this week, my guide Yle took me to the new gelateria/cafe CREM in Lecce. The owner is a dead ringer for Clooney, especially when he takes his sunglasses off.