San Marino, an independent country, bordered by the Italian regions of Emilia-Romagna and Le Marche in central Italy makes for a fascinating and unique place to visit.
Venice: An Apartment Rental with a View
I could hear it before I could see it. Notes of O Sole Mio rang out from a gondolier as passed just feet from the bedroom window, passing through the sitting room window and turning the corner and passing through the other sitting room window. Check out this amazing Venice apartment rental.
Vino Roma: Wine Tasting in Rome
Whether you're enjoying the house wine (no label, served in ceramic jug) at a local trattoria or formally tasting the vintages at a vineyard, Italy offers a wealth of wine experiences. So where can learn a bit about vino? We've found short, fun classes in Rome that you will love.
Casa Artusi: A Living Museum of Italian Home Cooking in Emilia-Romagna
This museum and cooking school in Emilia-Romagna is devoted to Pellegrino Artusi, the man who has been called the father of Italian home cooking. Read on to find out why and how you can experience his cooking.
An Adrenaline Rush on Lake Como
Don't miss our expert tips on biking to a chapel devoted to cyclists, skipping stones on the lake, boating to a delicious restaurant and hiking in the hills above--all in Lake Como Bellagio.
Twitter #italychat Transcript: Travel to Umbria with Rebecca Winke of Brigolante
The transcript Twitter #italychat on Umbria reads like a list of advice from your best friends in Umbria -- and those friends include American expat, Rebecca Winke, who was our special guest.
Two Favorite Casual Rome Restaurants
Looking for a casual place to eat in Rome? We've got two new favorites - one is a trattoria near Campo de' Fiori specializing in dishes from Piedmont, the other is a wine bar near the Spanish Steps.
Capri’s Villa San Michele + Where to Eat and Where to Stay in Anacapri
The white stucco structures are blinding under the Mediterranean sun but nothing in Anacapri dazzles more than Villa San Michele. Here Axel Munthe created a museum, gardens and cultural foundation.
In Tuscany, Biodynamic Wines Help Preserve the Past
One "fabbrica" near Lucca dives into biodynamic wines. Like organic agriculture, biodynamic methods eschew chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. But biodynamic agriculture goes further, operating a farm, a vineyard as a self-contained living organism.
Food and Wine Experiences in Tuscany’s Province of Pisa
Tour an artisanal pasta producer, considered to make Italy's best pasta. Visit a small, woman-run vineyard outside San Miniato, specializing in vin santo and spumante. Meet a young butcher who marries his love of meat with the arts and community.