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It’s Time for Turin Opulent royal residences, decadent chocolate, industrial manufacturing, outstanding food — it’s all here in Turin, tucked in the northwest corner of Italy. Contributing writer Kevin Raub dives into the foodie scene at renowned restaurants, explores the past and present of the Fiat factories, and wanders around former Savoy family palaces. There’s something for everyone here! From …
This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the December 2024/January 2025 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 190 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. Turin is surely Italy’s most unsung city. It has everything — rich culture, world-class museums, stunning views of the Alps and have I mentioned that Turin offers some of the …
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Europe, now is your chance to make it a reality! To celebrate the launch of the exciting new PBS series, Dream of Europe with Kathy McCabe, we’re giving you the chance to win a $20,000 European getaway, sponsored by Kensington Tours! Imagine strolling through historic streets, savoring world-class cuisine, and immersing yourself in breathtaking landscapes—all …
Join Kathy Live at the Travel & Adventure Show! Are you ready to uncover the secrets of traveling Europe (and Italy) off the beaten path? Kathy McCabe, host of the new PBS series Dream of Europe, is a keynote speaker at the Travel & Adventure Show in cities across the U.S.! Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Kathy’s expert tips …
A note from Kathy McCabe, host and founder of, Dream of Italy, and now Dream of Europe: Italy is my great love. France was my first love but the entire continent of Europe has always captivated me and I even majored in European Studies in college. Now I’m embracing my wanderlust with a new series Dream of Europe, premiering on …
This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the October/November 2024 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 190 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. Venice—you absolutely must visit it at least once in life. I contend one of those times must be during the winter because the light at that time of year in Venezia …
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Transcript with Show Notes Embedded: Angelo Carotenuto: At LivTours, we pride ourselves to make sure that the dreamer, the traveler, can live an experience, a destination from every angle. Kathy McCabe: This is Kathy McCabe. Welcome to the Dream of Italy Podcast. You know me from the PBS travel series, Dream of Italy and the award-winning …
Tourism to Italy hit a record high in 2023 with registered arrivals at accommodations at 134 million (with similar numbers expected in 2024) and locals and visitors alike are feeling these numbers, with streets and sites feeling more crowded, reservations harder to come by and just a general sense that certain cities and sites are overrun. Italy is the fourth …
Big Parma Few of Italy’s small cities rival the cultural (opera, history and more) and culinary (Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma to start the list) offerings that elegant Parma presents…If you haven’t been yet, make it your next must-visit in northern Italy with this city guide including where to stay and my God, of course, where to eat. “Dream Job”: …
