A Fido, Esempio Di Fedeltà (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. A stray dog born in 1941 in the Tuscan municipality of Borgo San Lorenzo, left a far reaching legacy of love and loyalty. A brickmaker named Carlo Soriani found the hound mix on the side of the road one night and took him home. He named him …

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Blending Art and Wine at NostraVita (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Wine connoisseurs are always looking for the next great discovery and this boutique winery fits the bill. NostraVita is so small they typically only accept guests by word of mouth.  While visiting Tuscany with a group of wine-savvy friends, one of them arranged a tour and tasting …

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A Phoenix Rising (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Check out the main article here. When a 656-foot section of Genoa’s cable-stayed Morandi bridge collapsed in tragic fashion during a raucous thunderstorm in 2018 – 43 commuters killed, 600 left without housing – an unwelcome      spotlight was shown on the city’s aged infrastructure. The far less …

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Where to Stay in Genoa (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Check out the main article here. Genoa isn’t flush with myriad boutique hotels or famous international luxury hotel brands, but the city holds its own with a handful of unique sleeps in refurbished palaces and other historical residences. You’ll likely want to stay in the medieval center, but seaview charms beckon …

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Boccadasse Break (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Check out the main article here. When in Genoa, do as the Genovese do and make a break for the oceanside promenade Corso Italia, lined with stunning Liberty villas, for a sunset passeggiata (stroll). The broad esplanade heads east from Piazzale Kennedy – home to the future …

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Darkness and Light: The Two Sides of Genoa (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy.  It takes mere moments to realize something different this way comes in Genoa. The historic port’s medieval center is shrouded in palpable dimness, its dense streets and caruggi – narrow medieval alleyways typical of Liguria – encapsulated by surrounding buildings that block sunlight from most angles. A square here …

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Dream Day in Italy: Brenta Riviera (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy.  Between the 15th and 18th centuries, aristocratic wealthy Venetian families laid down roots in the form of ville venete (Venetian villas) along the Naviglio del Brenta, a branch of the Brenta river that starts from Stra and flows into the Venetian lagoon near Fusina. Today, a few are open to …

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Travel Chat – April 13 – Lake Garda, Driving in Italy, Best Places to Live

We just completed our first ever Travel Talk Live and what a success it was! Sixty members tuned in for two hours packed of Italy travel tips and best practices. We discussed everything from how to bring your pets abroad to the best places to see in Puglia and Sicily this summer. We also cover citizenship topics, transfer services and …

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Dream Day in Italy: Go Antiquing in Arezzo (February/March 2023)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2023 issue of Dream of Italy.  Visit the Tuscan town of Arezzo and prepare to be transported back in time at the Fiera Antiquaria in Piazza Grande. Browse vintage furniture, paintings, jewelry, kitchen gadgets, previously loved books and more. Holding the vintage champagne glasses in your hands, you can try to guess the …

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Lefay Resort – Luxury Escape on Lake Garda (February/March 2023)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2023 issue of Dream of Italy.  After filming this February in Modena and before flying home from Milan, I wanted a few days of relaxation and beauty in northern Italy. But where? Particularly in winter? Yes, even as an Italy travel expert, I don’t always have the immediate answers. The first thought given …

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