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Q: What is the this special about? A: Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive explores how Italy can change your life – whether adapting to the Italian lifestyle at home, traveling to Italy in a more meaningful way or deciding to move there. Dream of Italy host Kathy McCabe explores the 11 essential elements of the Italian lifestyle – the …
Join Me As We Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive It has taken several years and a pandemic thrown in the mix but I am thrilled to announce Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive will be premiering in June. This new special shares that Italy is much more than just a trip, but also a chance to transform …
This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the April/May 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. What’s it like to see your life’s work and passion culminate in a star-studded TV special and a companion book with a foreword by Frances Mayes? Well, I’m about to find …
Live-In-Venice will be a jam-packed week-long extravaganza of more than 70 live-streamed interviews and events from the iconic city of Venice. From May 17-23, 2021, local reporters will be meeting fashion designers, artisans, gallery owners, performers and local business owners. The whole week of interviews, meetings and events will be live-streamed on Facebook, Vimeo and the Live-In-Venice website from 11 a.m. …
Transcript with Show Notes Embedded: Bianca Ottone: It’s now that it’s becoming the rave. The New York Times had an article last summer saying that it’s now becoming a status symbol, and perhaps it is. But I guess that people are moved by taking advantage of the benefits to dual citizenship. Kathy McCabe: This is Kathy McCabe. Welcome to the Dream of …
The new special/pledge special Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive will be premiering on PBS stations in June. To celebrate Kathy is hosting a very special virtual premiere party – including great prizes! This event is FREE for current Dream of Italy paid members. If you’re not a member and would like to join Kathy for the May, 26th …
In April, Seeds from Italy received a shipment of tomato and pepper seeds that passed extensive testing for plant diseases required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Selection and quantity is limited, but most of the bestselling varieties are available at this writing, and more are expected to be certified for import in the future. Check growitalian.com (use code dreamgarden to save …
We will be joined by author Jennifer Anton on Facebook Live on Wednesday, June 23 to discuss her novel Under The Light of the Italian Moon. It is inspired by a true story of love and women’s resilience during the rise of fascism and WWII. You can purchase a copy here but first enjoy an excerpt: November 1914 Nina Argenta …
This article originally appeared in the February/March 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. If you would like to see this article as it was designed in the magazine, click here for the PDF. American journalist John Henderson dreamed for years of moving to Italy before he eventually retired in Rome. His move came in phases starting with a sabbatical from his sports …
Special issue on people who made their “dream of Italy” come true in Italia and back home. Becky Munson: A Dream to Live Tuscan While Becky always loved Italy, she didn’t know she had a burning dream of Italy until she was struck by an idea on a visit to Tuscany. Becky has sage advice for anyone who wants to …
