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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 …
Sweet 16 Experiences in Italy In honor of the 16th anniversary of Dream of Italy, we’ve looked back through our pages to curate some of our most memorable Italian experiences. Truffle hunting with our favorite brothers tops the list! And how we love learning experiences, from making mozzarella (and meeting the buffalo who make the milk) to crafting Venetian masks. …
What’s New in Italy For 2019 Why is 2019 the year to go to Italy, well, there’s so much that is new and exciting. In a place that is so old, it is amazing that there is always a new angle, discovery or innovation. A selection of what you can look forward to in 2019 – Matera as the capital …
The Insider’s Guide to Siena Siena – the home of a stunning Duomo and Italy’s most famous horse race – is a must for any visitor to Tuscany. Our insider’s guide starts with a walking tour of the best sites and takes you to where to eat and where to shop. We recommend the best culinary experiences and tour guides …
The Artisans of Lucca Tuscan artistry is alive and well in the walled town of Lucca. We meet four artisans who specialize in book printing, violin making, textile weaving and antique restoration. Visiting any of the their shops and watching these masters at work will enhance your appreciation for Italian craftsmanship! Rome’s Garbatella Neighborhood For a taste of the real …
