This article originally appeared in the December 2018/January 2019 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and 160 others! It is hard to believe that 16 years have flown by since I founded Dream of Italy. Our little publication has covered the boot from top to bottom with more than a thousand pages on every corner of our favorite …
Behind the Scenes: Season 2 of Dream of Italy on PBS (February 2018)
This article originally appeared in the February 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. A new season of the TV travel series Dream of Italy is now airing on PBS (and available to watch at www.dreamofitaly.com) and this time my Italian adventures are deeply personal. 2017 was an intense year planning, filming and editing the six episodes that will continue to …
Italy’s Best Cooking Schools: Abruzzo and Basilicata
Pasta! Pasta! Learn to make your own when you attend one of these incredible cooking schools in Abruzzo and Basilicata. Also learn to incorporate seafood and regional ingredients into your dishes.
Italy’s Best Cooking Schools: Programs With Multiple Locations
These companies offer cooking classes and tours in multiple locations throughout Italy - kind of one-stop shops for cooking schools in Italy. A great resource for planning a culinary-focused trip.
New Hotels in Abruzzo, Emilia-Romagna, Florence, and Verona
If you're headed to the heart of Italy, don't miss these new hotels, including a new golf resort in Abruzzo, a converted convent in Florence and a posh Verona pad near Romeo and Juliet's house.
Resources for Italian Ancestry and Citizenship
If you're looking for help with tracing your Italian roots or applying for Italian citizenship, we give you our favorite resources (books, websites, companies) to help.
Tracing Your Italian Genealogy and Heritage
Whether you simply want to create a family tree, find living relatives in Italy, visit the ancestral hometown or pursue Italian citizenship, we talk to leading Italian genealogy experts on how to make your Italian roots come alive.
6 Tips for Getting Started With Italian Genealogy
One in 10 Americans (and many others around the world) can trace their roots back to Italy. A leading Italian genealogist shares useful tips for starting your Italian family trips and find your roots in Italy.
Great Local Tour Guides in Umbria, Le Marche and Abruzzo
Ah central Italy...filled with so many lovely hilltowns. How to see it all? With a great local guide. This list shares our favorites in Le Marche, Umbria and Abruzzo.
Cool Places to Stay in Abruzzo, Italy
From an ancient castle to a chic inn in a refurbished mountain town to a green design resort on the beach, check out these interesting places to stay in Abruzzo. Also a list of tour companies who specialize in the region.