Judy Witts Francini aka Divina Cucina joined us for #italychat on Twitter to talk Italian food, great Italy culinary experiences and dining in Chianti.
Twitter #italychat Transcript: Travel to Umbria with Rebecca Winke of Brigolante
The transcript Twitter #italychat on Umbria reads like a list of advice from your best friends in Umbria -- and those friends include American expat, Rebecca Winke, who was our special guest.
Italy Travel F.A.Q. — What is the Best Way to Get Euros and Pay for Things in Italy?
Traveler’s checks, debit cards, cash, euro cards, credit cards…What are the best ways to get euros while traveling in Italy and should you spend cash or put most things on your credit card. Dream of Italy editor Kathy McCabe has some answers…
Italy Travel F.A.Q. – Should I Rent a Car in Italy?
Wondering whether you should rent a car to drive around Italy? Dream of Italy editor Kathy McCabe advises you to consider these four factors: fear level, location, expense and comfort/ease.
Two Favorite Casual Rome Restaurants
Looking for a casual place to eat in Rome? We've got two new favorites - one is a trattoria near Campo de' Fiori specializing in dishes from Piedmont, the other is a wine bar near the Spanish Steps.
Capri’s Villa San Michele + Where to Eat and Where to Stay in Anacapri
The white stucco structures are blinding under the Mediterranean sun but nothing in Anacapri dazzles more than Villa San Michele. Here Axel Munthe created a museum, gardens and cultural foundation.
In Tuscany, Biodynamic Wines Help Preserve the Past
One "fabbrica" near Lucca dives into biodynamic wines. Like organic agriculture, biodynamic methods eschew chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. But biodynamic agriculture goes further, operating a farm, a vineyard as a self-contained living organism.
Food and Wine Experiences in Tuscany’s Province of Pisa
Tour an artisanal pasta producer, considered to make Italy's best pasta. Visit a small, woman-run vineyard outside San Miniato, specializing in vin santo and spumante. Meet a young butcher who marries his love of meat with the arts and community.
