This article originally appeared in the September 2015 issue of Dream of Italy and won a Racconmati l’Umbria journalism award in 2016. Updated 2018. Orvieto is the ultimate city on a hill with a deep history to explore. Although the ups and downs don’t only include the Umbrian town’s rise to power during the Middle Ages from its ancient Etruscan roots, and …
Castles in the Airbnb: Finding Italy Rentals Online
Finding Italy rentals online can give you a very local Italian experience and save you a lot of money on your next Italy trip. Here are the pros and cons (and specific recommendations) for using Airbnb, VRBO and Craigslist.
Flytographer Preserves Photos of Your Trip to Italy
Your trip to Italy is the dream of a lifetime…why not preserve it with more than selfies and iPhone pics on the fly. This great new service matches you with a professional photographer in your destination.
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Exploring the Palazzi and Piatti of Genoa
At first glance, a newcomer may wonder what Petrarch was thinking when he dubbed Genoa "La Superba." But it doesn't take long to first discover and then delight in the charms of this ancient fishing village-cum-bustling seaport. And many are found in the city's palaces and restaurants.
Tips for Visiting Rome from Rome Travel Insider Nancy Aiello
Nancy Aiello is an American who now makes her home in the Eternal City, helping travelers find the special and unique in her adopted homeland through her tour company, Nancy Aiello Tours.
Restaurants in Rome: Dining in Valentino’s Rome
Vanity Fair special correspondent Matt Tyrnauer spent two years in Rome making the documentary Valentino The Last Emperor. He discovered the joys of dining in Rome and profiles 10 of his favorite restaurants including a few of Valentino’s own haunts.
Italian Art News
Lots of art news coming out of la bel paese these days. Here’s a quick summer of art news you should know about: You may have already heard that art experts think they have discovered a previously unknown ink and pencil drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. And they figured it out in a most modern way – through fingerprints. They …
Sicily’s Siracusa: Almost Grecian
Siracusa, once one of the great powers of the Western world, is absent from lists of most visited places in Italy. That's a shame, but it's good news for those of us who love history and prefer to avoid invading tourist hordes.
Let Angels Be Your Guide: The Angels & Demons Tour of Rome
Trying to find the perfect guide book to take to Rome? Try this for a change– Susan Sanders leads you on an intriguing journey through Rome with the help of Dan Brown’s best-seller, Angels & Demons.