Join author Linda Dini Jenkins, a Dream of Italy contributor, for a once-in-a-lifetime writing and touring week. With Verona as our base, we’ll visit Vicenza and Padua, tour wineries and share in a cooking class. And together, we’ll capture what we see, taste, smell and experience in three workshops at a real palazzo! May 23-30, 2011. See www.travelthewriteway.com for full …
Seeking Editorial and Photo Interns for Spring
Our award-winning subscription travel newsletter Dream of Italy is looking for at least one editorial intern and one photo editing intern for the spring semester. Interns should be current college/grad students or recent college graduates who are passionate about Italy and equally passionate about journalism and online media. Preference will be given to those intern candidates who can speak or …
Noted Italy Author Paul Hofmann Dies
One of my all-time favorite books about Italy is That Fine Italian Hand by Paul Hofmann. While I’ve read many other books trying to explain Italians to foreigners, I believe this book captures their particularities superbly. Paul Hofmann, a former New York Times correspondent, died in Rome this past week at 96. His books about Italy are simply treasures. My …
Learn Travel Writing in Italy
For several years now, I’ve been interested in running a travel writing course in Italy. So many people have the dream of becoming a travel writer, even if it is just a hobby, and I’d love to share my passion and experience with them. Well, I haven’t set up a program…yet…but in the last few days I’ve learned about several …