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Deruta: Umbria’s Ceramics Capital
Deruta is where you go to buy ceramics in Umbria. We guide you to the best family-owned ceramics stores in Deruta and even tell you where to stop for lunch in this ceramics town.
** NEW: Mix One Part Food, Two Parts Love: The Story Behind “Extra Virgin” on the Cooking Channel (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
Have you seen the show Extra Virgin with Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar? Learn the story behind the show starring this Hollywood actress and her Tuscan husband.
Italian Vocabulary: Christmas Traditions in Italy
Find out more about how Italians celebrate Christmas and New Year’s and improve your Italian language skills. Melissa Muldoon and Vita Gentile instruct us on the best Italian words to describe the holiday season.
A Tour Through Italian Christmas Desserts + Recipe for a Sicilian Christmas Treat
Our friend Melissa Muldoon takes us on a tour of Christmas desserts from Italy – from panettone to chocolate salami – and shares a holiday treat from Sicily – Croccante alle Mandorle Siciliano.
Milan, Italy, for the First-Time Visitor
Milan isn’t necessarily on the top of everyone’s Italy travel wish list but if you are flying through Milan or there on business, here are some essential tips for the first-time visitor.
** NEW: Travel Guide to Pope John Paul II’s Beatification in Rome on May 1 (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
If you’re thinking of heading to Rome for the May 1 beatification of Pope John Paul II, you will be in good company. Here’s how to find a place to stay in Rome and attend beatification events.
Twitter #italychat Transcript: Eating in Italy with Judy Witts Francini aka Divina Cucina
Judy Witts Francini aka Divina Cucina joined us for #italychat on Twitter to talk Italian food, great Italy culinary experiences and dining in Chianti.
Italy Travel F.A.Q. — What is the Best Way to Get Euros and Pay for Things in Italy?
Traveler’s checks, debit cards, cash, euro cards, credit cards…What are the best ways to get euros while traveling in Italy and should you spend cash or put most things on your credit card. Dream of Italy editor Kathy McCabe has some answers…
Italy Travel F.A.Q. – Should I Rent a Car in Italy?
Wondering whether you should rent a car to drive around Italy? Dream of Italy editor Kathy McCabe advises you to consider these four factors: fear level, location, expense and comfort/ease.