This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. Fall feels magical in Italy. The palette of the countryside transforms into hues of yellow, gold and red. Italians bundle up in their cashmere scarves and signature puffy, quilted coats and enjoy …
New Companion Book to PBS Special Gives Actionable Advice to Make Your Dream of Italy Come True
I came up with the concept for the PBS special Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive in 2019 before a pandemic was anywhere on the horizon. The TV special of course premiered this year and though I had no idea what would hit the world in between, I think the topic was right on time. I am more convinced than ever …
Discovering a Life of Bella Figura in Italy
This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find Kamin’s tips for Florence here. Join Kathy McCabe and Kamin on Facebook Live on November 17th for a Dream of Italy Book Club Meeting discussing Bella Figura: How to Live, Love and Eat the Italian Way. RSVP here! Kamin Mohammadi has lived what sounds like a fairy …
Amy Parsons: Curating Italian Beauty Online at Mozziafiato
This article originally appeared in the June/July 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. For a limited time, you can not only join (or renew) Dream of Italy (with access to 180 back issues covering travels to every corner of Italy plus ideas on making your Italian dream come true by starting a business or moving to Italy) but you will also …
Editor’s Note: June/July 2021 Dream of Italy Issue
This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the June/July 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. Our recent issue profiling amazing souls who have made each of their own dream of Italy come true has been one of our most popular issues! So due to the chord …
Join Me As We Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive
This article originally appeared in the April/May 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. It has been several years in the making, with a pandemic thrown in for good measure, so I’m thrilled to announce that the special, Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive, is coming to PBS stations and Create TV in June. My life was changed by just …
Editor’s Note: April/May 2021 Dream of Italy Issue
This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the April/May 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. What’s it like to see your life’s work and passion culminate in a star-studded TV special and a companion book with a foreword by Frances Mayes? Well, I’m about to find …
Podcast Episode #12: Overcoming Challenges in Claiming Your Italian Citizenship With My Italian Family
Transcript with Show Notes Embedded: Bianca Ottone: It’s now that it’s becoming the rave. The New York Times had an article last summer saying that it’s now becoming a status symbol, and perhaps it is. But I guess that people are moved by taking advantage of the benefits to dual citizenship. Kathy McCabe: This is Kathy McCabe. Welcome to the Dream of …
Italy Is The Answer: A Love Letter
This article originally appeared in the December 2020/January 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Italy is the answer. I’m sure of it. You may be too. What’s the question you ask? I don’t even know if you need to pose one to know Italy is truly the answer. But let’s play along, Maybe… What is one word to summarize all that …
Editor’s Note: December 2020/January 2021 Dream of Italy Issue
This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the December 2020/January 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. Dream of Italy. When I came up with this name nearly 19 years ago, little did I know just how well it would age. In this pandemic, we are in …