World Heritage is a Terrible Thing To Waste
When I first started to visit Italy the last thing on my mind was UNESCO. I was more interested in the vineyards of Tuscany, the...
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Pamela Marasco
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Wurtzel, Stinco and an Iceman in Italy
The Dolomites is a 3,000 meter mountain range in Italy formed 200 million years ago. Defined by their unique composition and staggering...
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Pamela Marasco
Sep 7, 20202 min read
Truffles and Termes in Tuscany
One of my most memorable taste and travel trips was to the the village of San Giovanni d’Asso, in the heart of the Crete Senesi. The...
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Pamela Marasco
Aug 25, 20202 min read
In and Out of Malpensa
Counting backwards to 1999 when we made our first trip to Italy to reconnect with our family in Milano, we have through effort and...
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Pamela Marasco
Jun 22, 20203 min read
A Venetian Shadow - Small Bites in the Shade
For me the fatal charm of Venice is stronger than ever. After COVID the crowded vaporetti and tourist hype seem a small price to pay to...
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Pamela Marasco
Jun 21, 20202 min read
Italian Infused Waters
Today, within Italy, you can find over 600 brands of bottled mineral water, many of these are local varieties unique to the region.
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Pamela Marasco
Jan 24, 20202 min read
21 Undeniably Signs You've Been to Italy on More Than a "Show and Tell Tour"
Are you part of the confraternity of Italian travelers who have truly seen and savored Italy? Off the tourist flow to see Italy’s iconic...
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Pamela Marasco
Jan 24, 20204 min read
An Oenophilic Uffizi
What would you curate at an Italian oenophilic museum? I’m sure your choices would be varied and different than mine. The wines listed...
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Pamela Marasco
Feb 2, 20192 min read
Flight Food
I’m an end justifies the means flyer. Unlike my travel companions who relish in the rarified air of the wild blue yonder, I view flying...
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Pamela Marasco
Jan 19, 20193 min read
Six 10 Second Decisions That Can Change the Course of How You See and Savor Italy
The endless possibilities of the day ahead. Travel is exciting invigorating and in the best possible way unpredictable. Here are 10 split...
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Pamela Marasco
Nov 1, 20183 min read
Contrary to Popular Opinion . . . driving in Italy is not an extreme sport!
Although Italy has an excellent network of motorways (Autostrade), Americans generally find driving in Italy somewhat intimidating. They...
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Pamela Marasco
Aug 16, 20172 min read
Italian Confessions
The Top 5 Reasons (Excuses) I Don’t Study My Italian Like I Should or Dante Lead Me from the Inferno of the Conjugated Verb to the...
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Pamela Marasco
Oct 17, 20162 min read
Truffle Times
Some have described the aroma and flavor of the Italian truffle as rich and intense with a taste of honey and garlic reminiscent of the...
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Pamela Marasco
Jan 28, 20161 min read
31 Rules of Love
Italians do not celebrate Valentine’s Day as a one day merchandising campaign because love is in the air all year long in Italy and has...
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Pamela Marasco
Dec 31, 20151 min read
The Night of the Red Underwear
In Italy, New Years Eve, l’ultimo dell’anno, is celebrated with rites, rituals and events that are meant to bring good fortune, happiness...
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Pamela Marasco
Apr 20, 20153 min read
5 Rules to Break When Traveling in Italy
5. Never Drive in Italy Contrary to popular opinion, driving in Italy is not an extreme sport. Italy has an excellent network of...
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Pamela Marasco
Mar 12, 20151 min read
Spring Cleaning Italian Style
According to the cleaning mavens at Proctor and Gamble, Italian women spend 21 hours a week on household chores as opposed to Americans...
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Pamela Marasco
Feb 8, 20151 min read
Graffiti is the Language of Love in Verona
Graffiti is an ancient Italian tradition that began in Rome with the "scratching" of slogans, notices, curses and comments on the city's...
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Pamela Marasco
Jan 22, 20152 min read
Malfatti - Italian Wabi Sabi
Malfatti translated into English means “poorly made.” An Italian slang term for a mistake. But a possible negative becomes a powerful...
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Pamela Marasco
Jan 9, 20152 min read
And Now for Something Completely Different
You think you know Italy. You’ve traveled to Rome, Venice and Florence. You’ve been to Siena, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi coast and Como....
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