New Michelin Stars for Italy’s Restaurants

This article originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Michelin just released its 2016 restaurant guide to Italy, revealing that 24 Italian restaurants received a one-star rating for the first time. Surprisingly to many foodies and, certainly disappointingly to head chef Davide Scabin, his restaurant Combal.Zero restaurant in a castle in Turin – which has been …

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The Details for Exploring Mantua

This article originally appeared in the Dec 2015/Jan 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Read the main article – Mantua: Back to the Future Seeing the Sights The Mantova Museum Card is a steal at 20€. It provides entrance to 11 museums, and can be used for bike sharing and bus rides. The card is good for several days. …

Mantua: Back to the Future

This article originally appeared in the Dec 2015/Jan 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Mantua is on a roll. Not only was it named the Cultural Capital of Italy for 2016—a new prize established by the national Ministry of Culture that brings with it 1€ million for the city—but next year also marks the 150th anniversary of Mantua joining the …

Italy’s Best Cooking Schools: Lombardy, Milan and Le Marche

Whether you're in the big city of Milan or in rural Le Marche, learn to cook regional dishes in this selection of best cooking classes in Italy.

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Gastronomic Adventure on Italy’s Fun Food Trains

For foodies, Italy's gastronomic train tours offer a unique mode of transport and fantastic scenery combined with either a full meal or a taste of seasonal regional specialties. We explore five special trains from the Lakes to the Amalfi Coast

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Great Local Tour Guides in the Cinque Terre, Liguria, the Lakes, Milan and Lombardy

Whether you want to see the stunning Cinque Terre by boat with a local captain or by land, hiking with a local expert, we've got the guides for you. Ready to experience the magic of the Lakes and Lombardy? We reveal fabulous locals to show you around.

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Exploring Italy’s Po Valley on a Hotel Barge

On our route from Mantua to Venice, we visited several provincial cities with ancient roots, plus a winery, markets and a villa. The boat was accompanied by a minibus and a guide, who transported us to sites along the way. Half a day was sightseeing, and the other half was relaxing on the boat

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The Monza Travel Details: What To See, Where to Eat and Where to Stay in Monza

Whether you want to take a spin around a race course in a classic Italian car or tour a royal palace, we have all the details for what to do in Monza. We can also recommend a great Monza hotel and where to eat while you are enjoying the charms of Monza.

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Off the Beaten Track in Monza Italy

While it’s the Autodromo and the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix that have brought Monza international fame, the city boasts a rich history and splendid attractions beyond the race track.

Alta or Bassa: Bergamo Enchants

Situated between Lake Como and Lake Garda, Bergamo is a natural addition to a northern lakes vacation, and a worthy off-the-beaten-track destination in itself. The city has two parts, and two personalities

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