This article originally appeared in the August 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Venice immediately wows travelers with enchantments. There’s the breathtaking curves of the Grand Canal, stunning architecture of Piazza San Marco, dizzying zigzags of bridges and calle that lure you to wander… Reflections and layers of magic await. Beyond the major sights and tourist crowds are marvelous palazzi turned into museums, where you …
Taste Venice With Insiders (June/July 2017)
This article originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Sometimes the best ideas are created in the most ordinary places: TasteVenice was created a few years ago on a playground in Venice by two mothers who were both looking for an outlet for their passions (outside of their children, of course!). With backgrounds in food, wine, …
One Day Chef in Rome (June/July 2017)
This article originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Located in the San Giovanni in Laterano area of Rome, One Day Chef is a casual cooking experience for those looking for something more relaxed than touring the Eternal City’s ancient sites. The storefront setting is warm and friendly with traditional brickwork, comments from happy and sated …
Olivia: New Food Space in Florence (June/July 2017)
This article originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Following the global trend of combining dining and shopping experiences in one location, Olivia in Florence is a new restaurant-store-street food vendor that just opened (Piazza Pitti, 14r) to rave reviews. It is the brainchild of Serena Gonnelli, part of a family that has been producing olive …
Magical Castle Restoration (June/July 2017)
This article originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Against a backdrop of the Euganean Hills, 30 miles from Venice and just outside Padua, is one of the largest castles in Italy, but few people know about it. That’s because, until now, the 16th-century Castello del Catajo has never been open to the public. The castle originally …
Godfather Movie Tour in Sicily (June/July 2017)
This article originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Fans of both classic cars and classic movies will love 500 Vintage Tour’s Godfather-themed tour, which takes visitors through the movies’ filming locales while cruising the streets in a vintage Fiat 500. The Godfather Movie Tour combines iconic pop culture, small-town charm, history and vintage cars into a …
Capri Picnics from Ristorante Michel’angelo (June/July 2017)
This article, Capri Walks: The Best Way to See the Island, originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. What could make a walk on Capri even more enjoyable? A picnic basket full of Capri specialties! Ristorante Michel’angelo in Capri has come up with the ideal solution to make picnicking simple and delicious. Owners Gianluca and Holly created Capri …
Capri Walk #6: Anacapri’s Gardens (June/July 2017)
This article, Capri Walks: The Best Way to See the Island, originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2019. From the entrance to the Monte Solaro chairlift in Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri, follow the walkway to the left along Via Caposcuro. In moments, the sounds of the crowds are far behind, replaced instead by birdsong and only a few passing locals. …
Capri Walk #5: If You Like Heights (June/July 2017)
This article, Capri Walks: The Best Way to See the Island, originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2019. One of the best viewpoints on Capri is from its highest spot atop Monte Solaro in Anacapri. The peak is easily reached by the Seggiovia Monte Solaro – a chairlift that departs from Piazza Vittoria, the hub of taxis and …
Capri Walk #4: Quick & Scenic Anacapri (June/July 2017)
This article, Capri Walks: The Best Way to See the Island, originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2019. Even if you only have a very short time in Anacapri, it’s possible to reach one of the island’s prettiest little overlooks with only a short walk from Piazza Vittoria. Follow the pedestrian-only pathway called Via Capodimonte, which is lined …