Rent a Cell Phone or MiFi for Italy

Frustrated with other mobile options while traveling in Italy (I’ve wracked up those iPhone data charges, even when I have been cautious), on my most recent trip to Italy, I decided to test out the options offered by Cellular Abroad. I opted to buy an Italian cell phone (really a GSM phone with an Italian SIM card) from Cellular Abroad. …

April 2013 – Genoa, Venice, Puglia

We’re off to the seaport of Genoa which offers much more than a gritty seafaring history, its a gorgeous city to take in palaces and plates of Ligurian specialties. Over to Venice to explore its pleasures in the form of spas, churches, music and shopping. And finally, a cooking lesson in Puglia.

Stunning “Sky” Section of Siena Duomo Now Open to Public

For the first time ever and after centuries of renovations, the “sky” section of the beautiful Duomo of Siena will be open to the public on a limited basis through October 27, 2013. Visitors who reserve tickets will be lead by a guide through hidden walkways, indoor and outdoor balconies and spiral staircases. Groups will ascend the two towers that flank …

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 …

March 2013 – Stresa, La Maggiore, Venice Cooking Lessons

Looking for a place in Italy to de-stress? We can’t think of a better place than Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Spend your days wandering islands, gardens and palaces and even take a day trip into Switzerland. Get into the local Venice scene with cooking lessons with one of two incredible chefs who focus on transforming local seafood into succulent dishes. (8 pages)

Meet One of the Best Tour Guides in Venice

Dream of Italy published two special issues profiling more than 70 of the best tour guides and tour companies in Italy. This list of tour guides (only accessible to subscribers) is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to Italy. Here’s a profile of one of the best tour guides in Venice and the Veneto (updated 2018): VENICE/VENETO: Cristina Gregorin (39) 041 5202434 www.slow-venice.com …

Meet One of the Best Local Tour Guides in Sardinia

Updated 2018. Dream of Italy recently published two special issues profiling more than 70 of the best tour guides and tour companies in Italy. This list of tour guides (only accessible to subscribers) is a must-read  for anyone planning a trip to Italy. Here’s a profile of one of the best tour guides in Sardinia: SARDINIA: Paola Loi (39) 338 2661320 www.sardinia-tours.com Rates: …