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Irpinia: Ancient and Modern in Southern Italy

This article appeared in the November 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2019. It is ironic how little known Irpinia is, given how many Italian-Americans have their roots here in the mountainous sub-region just east of Naples (if it sounds familiar it may be because the fictional Tony Soprano’s family hailed from Avellino) and the fact that the area is less …

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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 …

Italy’s Best Cooking Schools: Calabria, Campania, the Amalfi Coast and Naples

Southern Italy is home to some of the country's best cuisine. If you're going to take a cooking class in Italy. This is where to do it. You can even go to pizza school in Naples!

Italy’s Best Cooking Schools: Programs With Multiple Locations

These companies offer cooking classes and tours in multiple locations throughout Italy - kind of one-stop shops for cooking schools in Italy. A great resource for planning a culinary-focused trip.

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 Campania, Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast

The region of Campania shines with natural wonders, urban architecture and some of the greatest ancient ruins in the world. If you're visiting Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Paestum, Caserta, Herculaneum, Pompeii or any other Campanian treasures, here are the guides to take you around.

Paestum: A Must-Visit Archaeological Site in Campania

If antiquity electrifies you, plan to devote at least a day, or two days if possible to visit Paestum. I recommend walking through the archeological site either early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the scorching sun and take advantage of softer light for photographs.

Wine on the Amalfi Coast: The Ancient Vines of Tramonti

There aren't many places in Italy or Europe with vines of this age. Tramonti is one of the few areas in Italy whose vineyards were not wiped out by the invasion of the destructive Phylloxera pest in the late 19th century.

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