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Dream Day in Italy: Learn How Bells Are Made in Molise (December 2023/January 2024)

This article originally appeared in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of Dream of Italy. At the Marinelli Bell Foundry in the town of Agnone, one of the world’s oldest crafts — the making of church bells — is on display. The foundry, established in the 14th century by the Marinelli family, is still a working factory that crafts custom church bells. Customers specify a design …

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What to See and Do in Molise (December 2022/January 2023)

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Scott and Meagan know what makes Molise truly special: the people. We asked the Holcombs to share some of their don’t-miss experiences. Based in Montagano, though he moves around with his bees in the summer, is Nazario Fania’s Miele del Molise. Rumor has it his honey, …

Taking a Chance on Molise (December 2022/January 2023)

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. An Italian expression remarks “Molise non esiste” meaning “Molise doesn’t exist.” Easy to miss at first, Molise is home to only about one percent of Italy’s population and is the country’s second-smallest region. Americans Meagan and Scott Holcomb took a chance on this special corner of …

The Small But Essential Pleasures of Italy (October/November 2021)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. For me, dreaming of Italy—which is all I have done since my last visit there in October 2019—might not be what you would expect. Yes, there is the sublime cuisine and superb wine, but I write Italian cookbooks and can make dishes at home that remind me of la …

Christmas in Italy: ‘Ndocciata Torch Parade

Updated 2019. Italy has many special Christmas celebrations, but there’s one in the region of Molise that may be among the most unique. The ‘Ndocciata, or torchlight parade, takes place on December 8 and 24 in the town of Agnone. It is the largest celebration of its kind in the world. The ndocce are 6- to 8-foot-high torches made of silver …

Great Local Tour Guides in Calabria, Molise, Basilicata and Puglia

If you're visiting any of these wonderful southern Italy regions, we have the local guides you should hire to accompany you. They offer everything from Vespa and biking tours to tours to trace your family's geneaology.