We just completed our first ever Travel Talk Live and what a success it was! Sixty members tuned in for two hours packed of Italy travel tips and best practices. We discussed everything from how to bring your pets abroad to the best places to see in Puglia and Sicily this summer. We also cover citizenship topics, transfer services and …
The Beating Heart of Rome’s Testaccio (February/March 2023)
This article originally appeared in the February/March 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. “This space is an example of a way of life that puts citizens’ needs first. It is, above all, a meeting place.” —Marco Pucci, olive farmer and 30th generation Roman You feel the real Rome in Testaccio. The real Italy. It is just one short bend in the …
What to See and Do in Molise (December 2022/January 2023)
This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Scott and Meagan know what makes Molise truly special: the people. We asked the Holcombs to share some of their don’t-miss experiences. Based in Montagano, though he moves around with his bees in the summer, is Nazario Fania’s Miele del Molise. Rumor has it his honey, …
Taking a Chance on Molise (December 2022/January 2023)
This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. An Italian expression remarks “Molise non esiste” meaning “Molise doesn’t exist.” Easy to miss at first, Molise is home to only about one percent of Italy’s population and is the country’s second-smallest region. Americans Meagan and Scott Holcomb took a chance on this special corner of …
How to Plan an Extended Stay or Sabbatical in Italy (October/November 2022)
This article originally appeared in the October/November 2022 issue of Dream of Italy. An extended stay in Italy leaves room for magic to happen. With time to wander, Italy undoubtedly will amaze you and reveal parts of itself you never could have imagined. Of course, some planning is inescapable for an extended stay abroad, but we encourage you to leave …
5 Tips to Help Your Kids Enjoy a Magical Trip to Italy (June/July 2021)
This article originally appeared in the June/July 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. As I began planning our first family trip to Italy in 2016 (with two nine-year olds and a 13-year-old), it dawned on me that kids might not be as enchanted by Italy as adults. I wanted them to experience the magic and feel the wonder, so I …
What’s New in Italy in 2019
This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and 160 others! There’s a saying that comes to mind when we think of Italy: “Everything old is new again.” Italy may be known for ancient ruins but its also a country of innovation and rediscovery. So indeed, there’s always something new in …
What’s New in Italy in 2019 – Ducati Theme Park (November 2018)
This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main What’s New in 2019 article here. Motorsport fans, rejoice! In 2019, Ducati World will open as an eight-acre themed addition to the Mirabilandia Amusement Park in Savio, Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region. Mirabilandia is already a destination for fun-seeking families and kids of all ages, and Ducati World will …
Winter Family Fun in Cortina (November 2017)
This article originally appeared in the November 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. The snow-peaked tips seemed a finger’s touch away as we landed over the Dolomite Mountains, which provide a northern barrier to Venice. They are a natural shield protecting the city for centuries as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Dolomite Alps, or “Pale Mountains,” …
Best Amalfi Coast Experiences for Kids
This article appeared in the August 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Below is just one category of many than appear in Insiders Reveal the Best of the Amalfi Coast. Fiorentino: Snorkeling the marine-protected gulf near our hotel –The waters of Punta Campanella’s conservation area sparkle—and so will your kids’ eyes after they finish a snorkeling excursion there. The Excelsior Vittoria has …