Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “List of Back Issues”
Milan is the place to be in 2015. Expo 2015 is expected to bring 20 million visitors. In addition to offering the Expo itself, Milan is putting on incredible events and refurbishing the city. Want to visit one of the sweetest towns in Abruzzo? Sulmona will enchant you. Our Italian etiquette expert is back with two rules on greeting Italians. (8 pages)
Lake Como is one of the most celebrated and elegant destinations in all of Italy. We dive deep in this special report, taking an in-depth look at the city of Como. The villas are gardens of Lake Como are famous. We visit Bellagio and Gravedona. The lake offers a variety of places to stay from 5-star resorts to hidden hideaways in the hills above the water. (8 pages)
Gian Lorenzo Bernini – the Brad Pitt, Jeff Koons and Frank Gehry of his age, all rolled into one. In the Eternal City, his presence, his likeness and his work can be seen all over town. Enjoy our guide to the best of Bernini. Plus enjoy some gossip about his love life. Then we’re off to Todi where the small town of Todi offers many charms including a world-class gallery of applied contemporary arts. (8 pages)
Little is known about Mona Lisa’s life in Florence by author Dianne Hales has uncovered her old haunts. Daily life in Venice might just be more interesting than museums and churches – an expat introduces her to her favorite shops and Venetians. Plus the tiny jewel of Asolo, an hour from Venice, has a surprising history of heroines. (8 pages)
We’re back with Part II of our two-issue series on Italy’s Best Cooking Schools. This time exploring the regions of Molise to Veneto, alphabetically. (8 pages)
Decades ago, none other than Luigi Barzini, author of The Italians, wrote that with the proper respect for quality ingredients and the right guidance, Italian culinary enthusiasts may attain “not only the true cooking of Italy — the vera cucina Italiana — but a deep understanding of Italy and Italians.” We couldn’t agree more and encourage all to take a cooking class in Italy!
Lots of things are happening in Florence – the biggest: the revitalization of the Central Market – now even more of a mecca for foodies. We also visit Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi – great spot for kids. Wondering how to avoid fake Murano glass in Venice? We tell you how. And looking ahead to 2015 – plan for the Milan Expo and Sordevolo’s Passion Play. (8 pages)
The Cinque Terre – one of Italy’s most celebrated corners of stunning beauty. We’ve devoted an entire issue to these five villages – how to get around, what to do, where to stay, where to eat. Written by two local insiders! (10 pages)
Once thousands of gondole could be found gliding through Venice, now there are only 400. We meet the last gondola makers and find out how to have unique gondola experiences in Venice. Then off to the Tuscan island of Capraia for some R&R. And seven quick tips for experiencing an even better trip to Italy. (8 pages)
Surely, you know that Italians are particular about their food – how they prepare, how they eat it, even how they talk about it. You’ll have fun reading about three of the definitive Italian Food Rules. Valpolicella is one of Italy’s great wine areas and little-known to foreigners, we give you a game plan for exploring the home of Amarone. And off to Rome for a gourmet shopping tour that takes you to some of the city’s culinary institutions. (8 pages)
