When in Italy, eat as the locals do. This means you should sample a wide variety of foods from premium restaurants as well as the local fruit stands at the morning markets. Read the rest »
The holidays are special everywhere, but if you plan on spending even part of the holiday season in Italy, you can do no better for fun, festivity and interesting customs you certainly won’t see anywhere else. Read the rest »
When visiting Italy over the holidays, it is critical that you not only visit the magical sites of antiquity, but also the kinds of events you just can’t find anywhere else in the world. Read the rest »
If you’re looking for snow and fir trees this Christmas, you’d do well to travel outside of Italy, for the larger cities of Italy are not especially Christmas-y by traditional standards. Read the rest »
Lakes in Italy come in two varieties. The first is the lake, or lago, that is surrounded by wilderness and natural beauty. Read the rest »
If you’re heading to Tuscany this summer, don’t spend all of your time in the one region. Branch out to the small region of Umbia, Tuscany’s neighboring region for a sample of dun summer events and festivals sure to put a bit of Italian flair into your summer. Read the rest »
In Umbria, one of Italy’s greatest works of art is housed in a very unlikely location. The cathedral built to hold an important religious relic grew into a cathedral blending styles and influences until it became a sight worth seeing – even if you must take a side trip to visit. Read the rest »