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Less than a year after a strong earthquake rattled Norcia in the region of Umbria, Palazzo Seneca was the first hotel in Norcia to reopen after the earthquake, and has now been named 2017 Hotel of the Year by Virtuoso, a worldwide network of luxury travel professionals. The central Italian town of less than 5,000 people saw its most important buildings …
Florence: Live It Local Across The River Cross the Arno in Florence to the Oltrarno where real Florentines live and work among artisans and high art. Get the local flavor staying in a 14th-century Renaissance apartment in Santo Spirito or hip, mid-century modern digs in the “little village” of San Niccolo. Take in sunsets, tower views and rose gardens. Meet …
This article, Capri Walks: The Best Way to See the Island, originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. This is an excerpt on a longer article on 6 great walks/hikes on Capri. Updated 2018. To enjoy a more peaceful side of Capri, this walk circles around Capri town as it leads to the Arco Naturale (Natural Arch), then skirts along …
The Venice Biennale is underway this summer, showcasing contemporary and modern works from 86 countries. An artistic takeover of Venice, the 57th biannual art exhibition transforms the buildings, streets, courtyards, museums, and palaces of the city into venues to display pieces by artists of a wide range of ages, artistic backgrounds and national origins. The main event runs through November …
Capri Walks: The Best Way To See The Island The island of Capri off the Amalfi Coast is a dream destination…but most visitors come for a few hours and simply see Marina Grande, the Piazzetta and some of Anacapri. The best way to take in all of the treasures of this compact island is to walk or hike. Our local …
Kathy is in Italy filming three episodes – Basilicata, Campania, Abruzzo – for Season Two of Dream of Italy on PBS. You can go behind the scenes by following Dream of Italy on Facebook and Instagram. You will see everything from Kathy visiting her ancestral hometown Castelvetere sul Calore to meeting donkeys in Abruzzo. Don’t miss a thing. Follow along …
Kathy is in Italy filming three episodes – Florence, Bologna and Venice – for Season Two of Dream of Italy on PBS. You can go behind the scenes by following Dream of Italy on Facebook and Instagram. You will see everything from Kathy going up in a crane! next to the Duomo in Florence to her taking a classic car …
Update April 2018: My beautiful mother left this world on April 16th. Her legacy lives on in the PBS episode we filmed together in Castelvetere sul Calore Update October 2017: My mom returned again in July to our ancestral hometown in Castelvetere sul Calore to film with me for for season 2 of Dream of Italy on PBS. “Mom, you …
The cover story of our April issue was one of our most delicious ever – devoted to Palermo and the savory and sweet street food you can enjoy in the vibrant markets of Sicily’s capital city. Our Sicily expert Allison Scola went in-depth on everything from Pane ca’ meusa (veal spleen sandwich) to cannoli. Here’s an excerpt on the food pictured …
In the April 2017 issue of Dream of Italy, Sicily expert Allison Scola writes extensively about Palermo and its street food. She says not only food, but culture is another big reason to pack your bags and head to Palermo in 2018. Earlier this year, Italy’s Minister for Cultural Heritage and Art, Dario Franceschini, announced that Palermo will be Italy’s …
