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This article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main What’s New in 2019 article here. The 58th International Art Exhibition at the Biennale di Venezia will take place from May 11 to November 24, 2019, at the Central Pavillion (called Giardini) and the Arsenale, as well as other venues around Venice. The title of the 2019 exhibition is …
From Venice to Florence with expert guides and great accommodations, this easy-level bicycle tour will take you to magnificent spots including family farms, traditional restaurants and to see local views you can only get traveling by bicycle. This tour has most all of the elements of a great trip to Italy: history, cuisine, gorgeous landscapes…and great cycling. Maria Elena Price …
This article originally appeared in the August 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here. Those who have visited the quaint fishing island of Burano in the northern lagoon of Venice will easily remember the facades in every color under the rainbow together with hordes of visitors. Burano is usually only a day-trip destination for visitors, but the …
This article originally appeared in the October 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. 2019 update — Sarah just served as guest editor of our Special Report: Palermo. Sarah knows Sicily! If you have ever visited Italy, it is likely you’ve used Rick Steves as a resource, reading one of his books, watching one of his TV shows, listening to one of …
In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy visited the renovated Cima Rosa B&B, located in a 15th-century palazzo. Venetian Daniele Vallot and his American expat wife Brittany Hymore have restored a 15th-century palazzo as both a family home and a B&B on the Grand Canal. The light-filled dining room of Cima Rosa …
In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy enjoyed a uniquely Venetian experience stringing beads! As an impiraressa (bead stringer), Marisa Convento takes the glass beads made by the perlera (bead maker) and turns them into jewelry, embroidery and ornaments. To learn her craft, take the three-hour Beadstringer for a Day class (72€ …
In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns how to make a Spritz, Venice’s world-famous cocktail. The Spritz is one of Venice’s most famous drinks, and perfect for a hot summer day. Here’s how you make one: Start with ice in a tall glass. Add two parts Aperol, the sweetest of the …
In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy explores the famous Rialto market! The historic Rialto Market, located at the foot of the iconic Rialto Bridge, has been supplying Venice with fresh produce, seafood, and spices since the 11th century and is still as vibrant as ever. Locals come daily to the Erberia …
Venice isn’t sinking without a fight. In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, host Kathy McCabe learned what scientists are doing to save Venice from rising sea levels. Scientist Luca Zaggia took us on a tour of Venice to explore its unique ecology and how the city – built on water – is …
In the Venice episode of the second season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy enjoyed a uniquely Venetian experience! While Kathy learned how to row a gondola from 8th-generation gondolier Franco Grossi, he doesn’t give lessons to the public. To cruise the canals on a ride in a private gondola, you can book a ride through your hotel’s concierge …
