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In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy relaxes in ancient Roman natural hot springs. The natural hot springs at Acqui Terme were discovered by the ancient Romans…. for whom bathing and soaking was a national pastime. We visit Lago delle Sorgenti a day spa built around the remains of …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns all about the different wines made from the Nebbiolo grape. Piedmont has a strong wine-making tradition. The Cascina Bruciata winery in the town of Barbaresco is also perhaps unsurprisingly best known for its Barbaresco wines, made from the Nebbiolo grape, named …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns how dogs are used to find the famous white truffles. Known as the “fratelli trifulau” to their neighbors in Costigliole d’Asti, brothers Giorgio and Natale Romagnolo are fifth-generation truffle hunters and thoroughly enjoy welcoming guests to their home (La Casa del …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy experiences all things truffle related at the annual fair. A more accessible event celebrating all things truffle is the annual truffle fair held each fall in the center of the charming town of Alba. The fair has been held for more than …
In the Piedmont and Lake Iseo episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy attends an auction for the highly sought after truffles of the region. The Langhe area of Piedmont, specifically around the town of Alba, is home to one of the rarest and lauded culinary treasures in the world – the white truffle. A …
Updated 2018. A site that will truly help you do as the Romans do, Workaway is an interesting option for adventurous travelers looking to experience Italian life and culture – hands on! Workaway facilitates the exchange of work for room and board. The site lets hosts post their unique labor needs while workers can search for work that suits them …
Piedmont is one of Italy’s lesser-known regions but it is truly one of the country’s richest especially when it comes to truffles. There’s nowhere better in the world to sample rare, expensive white truffles. The only thing better than tasting them: Hunting them, with beautiful dogs and charming brothers. Enjoy this segment below from the Piedmont episode of our PBS …
Have a keen interest in wines? Female winemakers are changing the face of the Italian wine industry for the better. Read on to hear from Anna Abbona of Piedmont’s Marchesi di Barolo winery.
Updated 2018. Italians and foreigners alike often think of Fiat (the Italian carmaker) and Agnelli (the family who built the company) when they think of Turin yet, this city is hardly the Detroit of Italy. From world-class museums, to charming baroque architecture, to some of Italy’s best cuisine, Turin is a city of surprises. Here are some fascinating facts about …
One of the reasons I love Turin is for its museums. Turin is home to some 40 museums, most of them world-class. Turin’s most famous musuem may be Museo Egizio, home to the best collection of Egyptian artifacts outside of Cairo. On my November trip to Turin, I visited the Museo del Risorgimento – the average visitor might find this …
