10 Books to Transport You to Italy
November 12th, 2021Once you’ve planned the perfect Italy trip, then enjoy one of these new books about Italy to escape to “Il bel paese” until it’s time to pack those suitcases and return! ... Read More
Spaghetti Carbonara – Ultimate Comfort Food
December 9th, 2020Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a simple and delicious pasta dish considered a signature dish of Rome and made even more popular by lively debates on the most authentic recipe and its origins. Truth or Fiction? When we were children in Rome in the 1960s the story was that the dish is a simple preparation of ... Read More
Cheers! Create an Italian Aperitivo at Home
September 5th, 2020With a little creativity—and a little alcohol—la dolce vita can certainly be experienced just about anywhere. In fact, with some prep and planning, it’s easy to put together an Italian aperitivo at home. ... Read More
Opera Houses in Italy: What to Know about Going to the Opera in Italy
February 19th, 2020Italy certainly has flair for the dramatic. It makes perfect sense that opera has its origins here. Verdi and Puccini wrote stories filled with melodrama and heartbreak. The first opera was produced in Florence in 1598. The art form reached its peak of popularity in the 1800s. Don’t forget a handkerchief to wipe away your ... Read More
Movies and TV Shows to Inspire your Trip to Italy
February 5th, 2020There is so much information to plow through when you are planning a trip to Italy. Do you head to your local library or bookstore for a pile of guide books? Maybe you prefer Instagram, saving posts that catch your eye. There are blog posts to read and podcasts to listen to. Now you can ... Read More
10 Great Places to see Art Exhibitions in Rome: Beyond the Vatican Museums
December 18th, 2019To help you explore more of Rome’s artistic treasures in Renaissance, we have put together this list of 10 great places to see art exhibitions in Rome. ... Read More
What to Eat in Italy in the Fall
September 26th, 2019Every season in Italy has its own delights, and autumn is definitely the star of the show when it comes to food, the harvest and culinary festivals. Some of Italy’s most famous dishes are based on autumn’s harvest bounty – truffles, pumpkin ravioli, porcini mushrooms, chestnuts and artichokes. Come along with us as we take you on a quick journey of everything you should eat in Italy in the fall! ... Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Harvest Time in Tuscany
July 5th, 2019Summer is traditionally the most popular time to visit Italy, but we’re here to make an argument in favor of autumn in Tuscany. Autumn means harvest time when many of the country’s most popular food and drinks are produced for the rest of the year. If you plan your trip right, you could be in ... Read More
The Best Music Festivals in Italy
June 13th, 2019Italy is home to some of the world’s most beloved musicians and composers – Verdi, Puccini and Vivaldi to name a few. Opera was first performed in Florence in the late 16th century, and some of today’s most beloved music dates back hundreds of years. The spirit of opera is still alive and revered, as ... Read More
Include these Incredible UNESCO Sites in Italy on your Itinerary
April 24th, 2019The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) “seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture.” The organization is comprised of 193 countries, including Italy. And did you know that there are more UNESCO sites in Italy than any other country in the world? There are 49 cultural (or ... Read More
5 Terraces In Italy That Will Change Your Italian Aperitivo Forever
March 27th, 2019The Italian aperitivo is akin to happy hour. There are a few different opinions about how and why and where the tradition began: some say it was started in Milan in the 1860s by the creator of Campari, while some argue it was actually started in Turin in the 1780s by the creator of vermouth. ... Read More