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Agriturismi Around Trento We travel to the far northeastern corner of Italy- Trentino – and discover it is a completely different place than the rest of the country. Located just two hours south of Austria this region is defined by its landscapes: the jagged peaks of the Dolomites, the blue waters of Lake Garda, and the tiny mountainside farms producing fruits, …
What’s New in Italy in 2020 A new year brings celebration and renewal, and especially so in Italy, whose calendar in 2020 is chock full of new events to commemorate, participate in and experience. Like the country itself, next year’s agenda will delight every type of Italophile. 500th Anniversary of Raphael’s Death UNESCO-Preserved Prosecco Parma: Capital of Culture Venice Tourist …
Italy’s Intangible Heritage and How to Actually Touch It Three aspects of Italian culture life are up for inclusion on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. But they’re not “intangible” exactly, there are exciting ways to experience: Transhumance Alpinism Festival of Celestinian Forgiveness Accessibility: What’s New For Mobility Challenged Travelers in Italy Visiting Italy has always been a challenge, but …
How to Beat Overtourism in Florence It may seem that, like other major European destinations, Florence’s most popular attractions are overrun with tourists. However, once you venture off the beaten path, you’ll find a more authentic Florence. Visit lesser-known museums and artisan studios to get a fuller picture of the city, its history and culture, and the people who live …
This is a special report in conjunction with our new show on PBS – the Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special with our friend Frances Mayes. She of course but Cortona on the map for modern travelers. Watch the show and then let us help you plan a trip and use this issue (available to members only) to help you …
In Italy, food is practically synonymous with family. So many Italians’ earliest memories of eating or cooking are inextricably linked to a mother or a grandmother. We asked our Italian friends to share the recipes that have been passed down in their families. Si cucina sempre pensando a qualcuno, altrimenti stai solo preparando da mangiare is an Italian saying meaning, …
Our guest editor for this issue is art historian Laura Morelli, Phd Who Were The Etruscans? Countless books, courses, and documentaries center around the theme of the “mysterious Etruscans.” Historians have fueled this concept of the Etruscans as somehow difficult to understand or interpret. The truth is that we know a lot about the Etruscans—even more than we know about …
Following in Dante’s Footsteps Dante – author of the Divine Comedy, considered the father of the Italian language. The man and the myth are most often associated with his birthplace of Florence and final resting place of Ravenna. Tuscan scholar Raffaella Cavalieri uses Dante’s life as a travel guide of sorts exploring these two places and those in between where …
Our writer and guest editor for this Special Report is Sarah Murdoch, a tour guide, travel writer, artist, former architect and packing expert. She has worked for Rick Steves for 19 years as a tour guide and guidebook researcher, recently coauthoring Rick Steves’ Sicily along with colleague Alfio Di Mauro (who helped with these articles). . Enjoying Old and New …
Who To Meet Along the Chianti Wine Road Steeped in true Tuscan culture and history, Via Chiantigiana is nestled within the rustic and beautiful countryside between Florence and Siena and the only place where Chianti and Chianti Classico wines are produced. This is the road to take to explore this slice of heaven and we have four local friends we …
