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Dream Day in Italy: Flight of the Angel Zipline (February/March 2022)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2022 issue of Dream of Italy. I’ve had many incredible experiences and breathless adventures here in Italy, but by far the most thrilling and adrenaline pumping was getting strapped into a harness and rocketing across a 1,200-foot-deep gorge at 75 miles an hour. Truly the “flight of the angel,” as it is called. …

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What’s New in Italy (October/November 2021)

In the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy, we explore what’s new in Italy. Here are ten new adventures to put on your list in 2022, including Sophia Loren’s new restaurant in Florence—which we’ve made free to non-members. After more than a year of being closed to travelers, you might expect Italy to be frozen in time upon its …

The Small But Essential Pleasures of Italy (October/November 2021)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. For me, dreaming of Italy—which is all I have done since my last visit there in October 2019—might not be what you would expect. Yes, there is the sublime cuisine and superb wine, but I write Italian cookbooks and can make dishes at home that remind me of la …

Procida Takes the Spotlight in 2022 (October/November 2021)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article, What’s New in Italy, here. Visitors looking for a more unexplored corner upon their return to Italy next year can venture to the tiny island of Procida, which was named Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022. The award comes with 1 million € …

Delightful Garden Cooking on Capri (October/November 2021)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article, What’s New in Italy, here. If you’ve been to Capri, there’s a good chance you’ve dined with at Ristorante Michel’angelo, owned by Chef Gianluca D’Esposito and his wife, Holly Star. When it closed after 12 years, fans were devastated by the couple were …

Susan Gravely: Bringing Italian Craftsmanship Home (February/March 2021)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Susan Gravely’s first trip to Italy nearly 40 years ago was filled with serendipity. After arriving on the Amalfi Coast and falling in love with the intricate patterns on their hotel’s dinnerware, Susan, her mom Lee and her sister Frances found themselves struck with passion for the handmade …

Share Your Dream: Like an Episode of Friends (June/July 2020)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. When I dream of Italy, I dream of Francesco’s laughter when his businesslike reserve breaks and he says, “I feel like I’m in an episode of Friends!” Earlier in the day, Francesco told the four of us that he and his wife love this television show and that Joey …

Quiet Corners of Capri (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. While Capri is noted for the crowds of travelers it attracts, one thing you will rarely hear about is how many quiet spots there are on the island. Yes, quiet. If you’re staying in Capri town, visit the Giardini di Augusto, Gardens of Augustus (Via Matteotti, 2; open …

Capri: A Place of Dreams (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. If everything ever written about Capri could be put together, one theme would emerge. Dreams. While Rome intrigues, Florence marvels, and Venice enchants, there is something about Capri that lends itself quite naturally to dreaming. For some it is the tantalizingly blue sea and natural beauty of its gardens, …

Ristorante Michel’angelo’s Zucchini or Eggplant Parmesan Recipe (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Gianluca D’Esposito and his Australian-born wife, Holly Star, from Capri’s Ristorante Michel’angelo have shared a family favorite recipe: Capri is a natural paradise and its rich soil and moderate climate makes it perfect to cultivate the fresh ingredients that feature in its traditional cuisine. At Gianluca’s family home, they …

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