This article appears in the December 2016/January 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. It’s late afternoon in May, and I’m winding through hills dotted with ginestra in glorious yellow bloom. As we get higher, hawks circle overhead, my ears pop. I’m filled with thoughts of Papa (my grandfather), who was born in this southern region of Basilicata, the instep of Italy’s boot. How bizarre it must …
Pietrapertosa: One of The Most Beautiful Villages in Basilicata (Dec. 2016/Jan. 2017)
This article appears in the December 2016/January 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. It’s late afternoon in May, and I’m winding through hills dotted with ginestra in glorious yellow bloom. As we get higher, hawks circle overhead, my ears pop. I’m filled with thoughts of Papa (my grandfather), who was born in this southern region of Basilicata, the instep of Italy’s boot. How bizarre it must …
Castelmezzano: One of The Most Beautiful Villages in Basilicata (Dec. 2016/Jan. 2017)
This article appears in the December 2016/January 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. It’s late afternoon in May, and I’m winding through hills dotted with ginestra in glorious yellow bloom. As we get higher, hawks circle overhead and my ears pop. I’m filled with thoughts of Papa (my grandfather), who was born in this southern region of Basilicata, the instep …
Unique Experiences for Kids in the Amalfi Coast, Campania, Calabria and Basilicata
This article originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Amalfi Coast: Mozzarella Making (39) 328 4862731 www.caseificioravello.it Price: 60€ (adults and kids older than eight), 30€ (children under eight) Everyone in Italy knows that the best mozzarella comes from the Campania region. Your family can learn how to make mozzarella from a master cheese maker (lessons in English), Biagio, in the Amalfi …
Enjoying the Writing Life in Italy: Five Writing Retreats
Are you a writer, amateur or professional? Fiction or non-fiction? Visit Italy and improve your technique and make valuable connections. We detail six writing workshops, retreats and festivals that will help you improve your craft.
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.
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 Calabria, Molise, Basilicata and Puglia
If you're visiting any of these wonderful southern Italy regions, we have the local guides you should hire to accompany you. They offer everything from Vespa and biking tours to tours to trace your family's geneaology.