Dream of Italy’s 16th Anniversary Favorites

This article originally appeared in the December 2018/January 2019 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and 160 others! It is hard to believe that 16 years have flown by since I founded Dream of Italy. Our little publication has covered the boot from top to bottom with more than a thousand pages on every corner of our favorite …

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What’s New in Italy in 2019

This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and 160 others! There’s a saying that comes to mind when we think of Italy: “Everything old is new again.” Italy may be known for ancient ruins but its also a country of innovation and rediscovery. So indeed, there’s always something new in …

What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Ducati Theme Park (November 2018)

This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main What’s New in 2019 article here. Motorsport fans, rejoice! In 2019, Ducati World will open as an eight-acre themed addition to the Mirabilandia Amusement Park in Savio, Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region. Mirabilandia is already a destination for fun-seeking families and kids of all ages, and Ducati World will …

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The Sweet Farming Life (March 2018)

This article originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Agriturismo Casa Vallona is a 30-minute drive from Bologna, yet it feels a world away. It was in risk of crumbling down until 34-year-old Chiara Battistini, a former marketing executive in Milan, returned to her ancestral home and transformed it, aiming to preserve the authenticity, the sobriety, …

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Two Favorite Tour Guides in Bologna and Venice — Bologna (February 2018)

This article originally appeared in the February 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Read the Florence tour guide article here.  Bologna: Anna Brini Anna Brini likes to say she’s not merely Bolognese — she’s petroniana, that is, she was born inside the 11th-century walls that surrounded Bologna during the Middle Ages, the area that today is still the heart and soul of …

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Behind the Scenes: Season 2 of Dream of Italy on PBS (February 2018)

This article originally appeared in the February 2018 issue of Dream of Italy.  A new season of the TV travel series Dream of Italy is now airing on PBS (and available to watch at www.dreamofitaly.com) and this time my Italian adventures are deeply personal. 2017 was an intense year planning, filming and editing the six episodes that will continue to …

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Italy’s Spooky Folklore Figures

This article appeared in the October 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. On October 31st, lots of Americans festoon front yards with witches, ghosts, beasts and other frightening figures in celebration of Halloween. Most people who do this have long forgotten the roots of and connections to these scary creations back in the countries we came from. Not so …

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Unique Experiences for Kids in Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont

This article originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018.  Emilia-Romagna: Gelato Making and Museum (39) 051 6505306 www.gelatomuseum.com Price: From 7€ to tour the museum to 25€ for a “gelatology” class Your children will sample a lot of delicious gelato in Italy — why not have them try their hands at making it, too? The Gelato Museum Carpigiani in …

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Born to Drive: Italy’s Luxury Car Experiences

This article originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. You can hire a chauffeur to squire you around Lake Como in a Maserati; you can even rent a Ferrari for your week in Tuscany if you’re so inclined. But perhaps, due to itinerary or budget, all you want is a taste of the luxury-car lifestyle …

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Born to Ride: Ducati Motorcycle Test Drives

This article originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Motorcycle enthusiasts needn’t feel left out of the test-driving fun during travels in Italy. The Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) allows bike lovers the chance to try out vehicles considered among the best in the world due to their sleek design and technical innovations. The Bologna-based Ducati …

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