What’s New in Italy in 2024: Venice Fees for Daytrippers (December 2023/January 2024)

This article originally appeared in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of Dream of Italy. Read about what else is new in 2024 here! At long last the city of Venice will begin charging daytrippers a 5€ entrance fee to the city starting on 29 select days in 2024. The fee will not apply to overnight guests, who will pay a standard …

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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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Where to Eat in Sorrento (October/November 2023)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. To check out more on Sorrento, find Kevin Raub’s article here. Finding a restaurant not subsisting solely on tourism is a challenge in Sorrento proper, but there are some gems that otherwise hold their own with locals as well.   Tasso Via Correale 11/D +39 0818 785809 www.ristorantetasso.com Open daily from …

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Where to Stay in Sorrento (October/November 2023)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. To check out more on Sorrento, find Kevin Raub’s article here. Sorrento’s finest hotels occupy a cliffside corner above La Marinella Beach, 1.2 miles or so west of the city’s main square and crowded historic center. Newly crowned five-star Hotel Mediterraneo, once a grand private villa dating to 1912 with a …

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Taste Sorrento: Limoncello (October/November 2023)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. When life hands you lemons, alcohol and sugar, make limoncello. This drink is often served after meals as a digestive, but is also popular in cocktails for a special sweet and sour twist. Use it to make a Lemon Drop and put an Italian spin on a …

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Taste Sorrento: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (October/November 2023)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Potato gnocchi date back to the Renaissance, with some research suggesting they have roots in ancient Greek cuisine. But the Sorrentina twist on the potato dumplings is a distinctly southern flavor and pinpoints the recipe to the stunning, sun-soaked Campanian coast. The dish is warming and filling …

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Brad’s World: A Move-to-Italy and Short-term Rentals Business

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Brad Allan is living his dream of Italy, doing something unique among American expats in Italy. I don’t watch much Italy content on YouTube. My late mother would call it a “busman’s holiday,” meaning a bus driver doesn’t go on vacation on a bus. But, I happened …

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Dream Day in Italy: Bird’s-Eye Views of Bolzano

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Bolzano, the capital of Alto Adige, isn’t short on ground-level charm, but sometimes being in the mountains means getting a better vantage point from a higher elevation. The city boasts three funivie (tramways) that transport visitors and locals alike into the clouds above the city, each offering …

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Italy’s Bellybutton (October/November 2023)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Piazza San Rufo in Rieti has an offbeat claim to fame. Locals say that in this square, marked by a round, travertine monument sits the geographical center of Italy. The spot is labeled as “Umbilicus Italiae” or Italy’s bellybutton. Critics of the monument’s style claim it looks like a “caciotta” …

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Costiera Sorrentina: The Flipside of Amalfi (October/November 2023)

This article originally appeared in the October/November 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. For all its wonderful food, architectural splendor, panoramic beauty and historic intrigue, Naples is both noisy and messy — not exactly a recipe for a relaxing Southern Italian holiday. That’s not to say it doesn’t deserve its place on every inventory of dream destinations in Italy, but it does further …

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