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I had been trying to attend a Home Food meal at a private home in Italy since I first learned of the organization in the winter of 2005. Somehow the stars never aligned until this past fall when a dinner in Florence fit perfectly in my schedule. And may I say, it was worth the wait?
Need to use a cell phone in Italy and wondering whether you should rent one or buy one? Scared of all of those overseas data charges for your iPhone? We test out Cellular Abroad’s cell phone options as well as MiFi, a mobile hotspot that can help you save big on data.
Ordering coffee in Italy can be daunting for the tourist or first time visitor, as there are so many Italian coffee choices to explore. Learn some basic Italian coffee terminology and hit your favorite Italian cafe.
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…
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.
Eat Pray Love has inspired many women to travel to Italy to follow in Elizabeth Gilbert’s footsteps. Now with the release of the movie starring Julia Roberts, find out how Eat Pray Love can inspire your own Italy travels.
Nancy Aiello is an American who now makes her home in the Eternal City, helping travelers find the special and unique in her adopted homeland through her tour company, Nancy Aiello Tours.
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…
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.
Villa rental agencies for Italy are not created all created equal; they come in all shapes and sizes. We tell what to look for and the most important questions to ask when you’re thinking about working with an agency.
