Train, Car or Plane?
Every time I plan a trip for one of my travelers, I advise a different method of transportation depending on...
La Settimana Bianca
Before we begin, what is the “white week?” Just like the name suggests, “la settimana bianca” is a week-long vacation...
Easy Torrone Recipe
If you are feeling ambitious, you should try making last year’s recipe of the classic Pandoro Veronese; a must during...
Arquà Petrarca e la Festa dell’Olio
The small town of Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padova, made it on the list of the Borghi più...
Paolo & Francesca
The story of Paolo and Francesca is more than just a legend; their tragic love story still fascinates many people...
La Puglia
By now most of you know that my favorite region of Italy is Sicily; but close in second place comes...
Easter Egg Exhibition at Villa D’Este
Every year, Easter Sunday lunch at Villa D’Este is an appointment that cannot be missed. The patisserie chefs have been...
Easter In Italy: Chocolate Eggs, Traditions & Peculiar Rituals!
In Italy, the Christian Easter is preceded by a time of penance, called Lent, which starts 40 days before Easter....
Mimosa Cake for International Women’s Day
By Francesca MarelliThe Mimosa cake was created for the occasion of International Women’s Day, the 8th of March. These yellow...
International Women’s Day
Since 1909 the 8th of March has been International Women’s Day. How did this tradition begin?You may not know that this...
From chocolate to charcoal, the Christmas holidays make everyone fall in love!
There is no doubt that Italians love to party; however, when Christmas arrives the celebrations never end! In Italy, the...
Rich, Meaningful, Memorable Travel Awaits
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