Friuli-Venezia Giulia Archives

What’s New in Italy in 2024: Roots Tourism (December 2023/January 2024)

This article originally appeared in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of Dream of Italy. Read about what else is new in 2024 here! The Italian diaspora community worldwide is estimated at 80 million people. Antonio Tajani, Italy’s deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, declared 2024 “Year of the Italian Roots in the World.” Contrary to traditional tourist destinations, the …

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Dream Day in Italy: Aquileia in Friuli-Venezia Giulia (October/November 2022)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2022 issue of Dream of Italy. The region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia ranks 15th out of 20 Italian regions for tourism. This northern region provides a chance to re-establishing a sense of discovery in a country plagued by overtourism. To that end, meet Aquileia. “Where?” Exactly. Aquileia, 32 miles northwest of Trieste, is home to …

The Small But Essential Pleasures of Italy (October/November 2021)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. For me, dreaming of Italy—which is all I have done since my last visit there in October 2019—might not be what you would expect. Yes, there is the sublime cuisine and superb wine, but I write Italian cookbooks and can make dishes at home that remind me of la …

Share Your Dream: I Dream of Home (June/July 2020)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. When I dream of Italy, I dream of Udine in the region of Friuli. As I slowly walk up Via Manin, crossing under the historic arched gate, the industrious and quaint store-fronts secretly witnessing my eagerness to feel, breathe and love this city, one more time, escort me …

There’s Always Italy: A Chat with Frances Mayes (March 2020)

This article originally appeared in the March 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. One of my favorite things to say is, “no matter what, we always have Italy.” I know my friend Frances Mayes feels the same way, even during these impossibly difficult times as we go to press. Frances is a most calming presence both in person and in her prose. Hopefully …

Dish by Dish: Restaurants of Florence’s Oltrarno

This article originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Get the recipe for tiramisu here. Many first-time visitors to Florence stay and eat around the main sights and museums, which are concentrated on the north side of the Arno River. Unless visitors head across the Arno to the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens, they often miss …

Italy’s Best Cooking Schools: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna and Friuli

Emilia-Romagna is considered the very center of Italian food culture. What better place to learn to cook? And looking for new culinary ground to uncover? Head over to the region of Fruili for cooking lessons.

Simple, Summer Pleasures in Friuli’s Carnian Alps

Hidden in the mountains of northern Friuli--Venezia Giulia are the seven valleys, twenty-eight villages, and 121 hamlets of Carnia. In this remote area where Italy meets Austria, Alpine farmhouses dot the landscape, cows graze in verdant pastures, and time almost seems to stand still.

Great Local Tour Guides in the Dolomites, Friuli and Emilia-Romagna

Explore the World War I history of Friuli and the Dolomite Mountains with these fantastic local guides - take part in the outdoor adventures available in both regions too. Emilia-Romagna offers rich history (think Ravenna's mosaics) and an an incredible food culture - here's how to explore both with locals.

Recipe from Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Gnocchi di Zucca (Butternut Squash Gnocchi)

Fall is the perfect time of year to cook this Friulian specialty - gnocchi made from butternut squash. One of the delightful flavors of the Friuli region of Italy. Read on for the recipe.

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