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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 …
Dine As The Romans Do Our writer in Rome shares her seven go-to-places for the best of Roman cuisine, old and new – for example, cacio e pepe pizza. These are the places she dines at with her Roman friends and she recommends what to eat where. There’s the rigatoni alla pajata (calves intestines) at Santo Palata and the shredded beef …
Under The Tuscan Spell: Great Places to Day If you’re looking for luxury in Tuscany, these four properties exude elegance and pampering. The first one is an old borgo owned by the Ferragamo family where horses will greet you. Another is an exquisite modern golf resort that brings in Old World touches. There’s a property where not only can you …
The Strong & Kind People of Abruzzo Abruzzo region with a proud pastoral tradition that has seen hardship and poverty due to wars and an isolated geographic position, but whose generous people have emerged with an indomitable spirit of survival and generosity. Meet four of our favorite people: a man who carries the stories of this area, a expert in …
Discovering a Life of Bella Figura Ever imagined dropping everything and moving to Florence? That’s what Kamin Mohammadi did and she shares her story including falling in love and the unexpected things she learned from the Italian way of life. A great read if you’re thinking of making your own dream into a reality… A Magic Atelier in Venice How …
Dish By Dish: Restaurants of Florence’s Oltrarno Our Florentine culinary expert takes you to the coolest neighborhood in Firenze for a local progressive dinner of sorts – antipasto, primo, secondo, dessert – each at a different restaurant. Great recommendations! Recipe: Tuscan Tiramisu Two special ingredients make this a delicious dessert. Unusual Venice: A Vineyard to Wetlands Did you know there’s …
