You don’t need to speak Italian when you visit most of the major tourist destinations in Italy, but if you have at least a few phrases in your repertoire – you’ll have a much richer experience and it just might be the difference between having a great trip and one where you make life-long […]
This week we hear all about the history and secrets of one of Italy’s favorite drinks – Limoncello! Traditionally a digestive, it is a flavor so indicative of Italy that the smell alone can take you right there. Imagine sitting alfresco somewhere beautiful on the Amalfi or Sorrento Coasts, sipping an ice-cold glass, at […]
This week, we head to Tuscany’s gorgeous Chianti region to talk about an important and exciting season – harvest-time. At this time, grapes are harvested for wine, olives for olive oil, and truffles and porcini mushrooms are foraged for in the woods. Villages and towns hold festivals to celebrate the abundance of wonderful produce. […]
Dreaming of Italy but not sure how to build your itinerary? We’ve created these Italy itinerary ideas to get you started.Italy is a favorite destination for many travelers wanting to soak up the la dolce vita atmosphere, stunning scenery and of course try all the delicious food and wine. But how do you pull together […]
Many people are asking can you travel to Italy in 2021. In this article we outline the conditions for travel to Italy. We will continue to update this page as the situation changes. We do not speculate on the prospects for changes in legislation or on any health related matter. Last updated: August 31st, 2021 Please […]
This week we are talking about the modern-day version of the Grand Tour. The Grand Tour of Italy is a tradition that dates back hundreds of years to the 17th century when well-to-do English gentlemen and later American men and women would travel to Europe as a rite of passage on becoming an adult. […]
How many of the beautiful fountains in Rome have you discovered? Let’s take you on a virtual wander of some of the Eternal city’s over 2,000 fountains and show you some favorites. These remarkable structures not only provide its citizens with fresh drinking water as they have for centuries; but also create at atmosphere that is […]
The Italian Riviera towns are quite simply some of the most stunning locations on Earth. Even in a country renowned for its beauty, these villages and towns on the Italian Riviera have added aesthetic appeal. Exploring the Riviera di Ponente and Riviera di Levante towns can uncover hidden delights, while the best known locations – the […]
This week we head to, Venice, known as the City of Canals, if there’s one thing that symbolizes Venice more than anything else it has to be the gondola. Show notes In this episode, we talk to Venetian and tour guide Elisabetta Amadi, whose family goes back many generations in Venice, about this […]
This week we are celebrating all things summer in Italy! From the celebrations of Ferragosto, the national holiday on 15th August, to heading to the beach or to heading to the cooler climbs of The Dolomites. Show notes In this episode, we are talking about summer in Italy. Many people choose to avoid traveling […]