Italian olive oil has skyrocketed in popularity throughout the world in recent years and number one country for its export is the United
States. Yet, popularity has also given rise to poor imitations.
A prominent Tuscan olive oil producer shares the true ins and outs of olive oil with Dream of Italy.
Meet the Female Winemaker Behind One of Piedmont Italy’s Best Wineries
Have a keen interest in wines? Female winemakers are changing the face of the Italian wine industry for the better. Read on to hear from Anna Abbona of Piedmont’s Marchesi di Barolo winery.
Find Art Beyond Bologna in the Hilltop Village of Dozza
Every two years, the medieval hilltop village of Dozza invites contemporary artists to paint murals on the exteriors of the town’s homes and show art at the Biennale Muro Dipinto.
Surfing in Italy: Hang Ten Italian-Style, Dude!
Never thought of Italy as a destination for surfing, hunh? Well, think again. There are more than 325 spots for surfing around Italy, particularly in Liguria, Sicily and Sardinia. Learn more about the Italian surfing life…
Umbria Villa Rental: Fattoria del Gelso
An eight-bedroom former agriturismo makes for a terrific base for visiting Assisi, Perugia, Montefalco and more. The American owners also run jazz, food and wine tours from the villa rental.
Five of Le Marche’s Most Unusual Museums
Le Marche is Italy’s secret gem — some of the country’s best-preserved medieval and Renaissance towns, a treasure-chest of art, culture and cuisine rich in tradition, and landscapes to rival anywhere in Italy. It is also home to some interesting and unusual museums!
Art Classes in Italy: Study at a Mosaic Workshop in Venice
Visit Venice to study the age-old craft of making mosaics – taught by at the family-run foundry that has been producing smalti and gold leaf mosaics for the world’s most beautiful churches since 1888.
Abruzzo’s Coastal Treasures: Abruzzo Beaches and Seafood
Characterized by broad, sandy beaches in the north to more rugged terrain in the south, Abruzzo’s 80 miles of coastline attracts visitors from near and far.
Uncovering the Mysteries of Tuscany Tour Guide Dario Castagno
Our writer meets one of Tuscany’s most famous tour guides and authors–and tries to unravel what makes him tick. Dario Castagno is one of those personalities who captures the attention of everyone when he walks into a room.
Some Italian Museums Are Indeed Open on Mondays
Guidebook listings might lead you to
believe that there’s nothing to do on a
Monday (lunedi)
in Italy. It’s true that many
museums–particularly the national museums
run by the state–close every Monday, but
privately run museums provide ample alternatives
for Italian art lovers.