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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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