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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Treasures of Lake Garda (February/March 2023)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Italy’s past and present passions collide around Lake Garda. Ancient thermal waters run into spa pools at ultra modern hotels. Ruins of Roman villas rest above the lake speckled with windsurfers chasing adrenaline under neon sails. Lago di Garda is the largest lake in Italy and touches the …

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Casa Dreosti – Affordable Cortona Charm (February/March 2023)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Casa Dreosti is a dream come true. “I was in Cortona 24 years ago as a tourist. I decided that day, that in the future I wanted to move to Cortona and live here. It is a place of history, art, food, and wine,” says Jeroen Janeke. Holding …

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The Beating Heart of Rome’s Testaccio (February/March 2023)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. “This space is an example of a way of life that puts citizens’ needs first. It is, above all, a meeting place.”  —Marco Pucci, olive farmer and 30th generation Roman You feel the real Rome in Testaccio. The real Italy. It is just one short bend in the …

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Members Only: Virtual Workshop – How to Plan an Extended Stay or Move to Italy

I was completely blown away by our two sessions for our How to Plan an Extended Stay or Move to Italy Virtual Workshop – which is a free bonus for all current paid members. Even if you are not sure if an extended stay or move to Italy is part of your future, do yourself a favor and watch the two …

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Recipe: Patalani Family’s Fritelle di Riso

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy.  Riccardo shared the Patalani family’s secret recipe for fritelle di riso with Dream of Italy. These sweet fried pastries are made only during Carnevale and can be found in pastry shops and cafes of Viareggio during this festive time.    FOR THE PASTA CHOUX  Ingredients  -½ …

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Spotlight on Locals: Meet the Patalani Siblings (December 2022/January 2023)

This article originally appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. To learn more about Viareggio, check out Paola Vojnovic’s report here.   The Patalani siblings hold tight to their Viareggio roots and sprinkle pieces of their city in their work. Roberta beautifies the art world with her play on light and darkness, and Riccardo runs a successful bakery …

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