What’s Your Favorite Wine to Drink Under the Stars?
Most travelers to Italy (and even locals) will probably agree that a perfect summer night consists of sipping wine under the stars in a bustling piazza. Between the people-watching, the vino, and the...
View ArticleHow do You Beat the Italian Heat?
Cool down with a splash of water on the face or a quick drink at the Barcaccia at Rome's Spanish Steps. (photo via wikimedia) Summer in Italy can get hot—really hot. From mid-80s in the Alps to...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Idea of Summer Fun in Florence?
We’re in the midst of one of Florence’s best summertime events: In Fortezza. This mix of concerts, movies, cultural presentations, food pavilions, sports, and a book fair is guaranteed to show...
View ArticleSummer Fun in Siena
Along with Piazza del Campo, the piazza at San Francesco will host music and dance acts during Siena's La Città Aromatica festival. (photo via wikipedia) Small town Siena goes big town entertainment...
View ArticleHave You Hiked through Cinque Terre?
There are several paths to hike in Cinque Terre and they are great for all experience levels. With summer still rolling on strong here and in Italy, and with the warm weather sure to last well into...
View ArticleIt Takes a Village to Make a Pizza
Naples and pizza go hand in hand—the birthplace of this world-renowned pie, Naples takes pride in its signature dish and pizzamakers there like to keep things simple: flour, water, salt for the dough...
View ArticleFashion Night Out in Milan and Rome
Three years ago, Vogue magazine started Fashion’s Night Out, an all-night shopping extravaganza that mixes fun, fashion, and shopping. Called the “best fashion party in history,” this after-hours...
View ArticleOn Top of the World in Florence
The view of Florence's iconic Duomo dome seen from the church terrace--which is only open once a year on September 8. Every year, a spectacular opportunity arises in Florence: the chance to go on a...
View ArticleMilan’s Animation Film Marathon
Pack the popcorn and grab a seat for a four-plus-hour animated short film marathon in Milan’s Parco Sempione. On September 12, animated films including some from different genres like 3D, graphic,...
View ArticleTruffles, Wine, and Fun in Piedmont
Piedmont, tucked in the northwest corner of Italy’s boot, is a region for all seasons, offering a smorgasboard of the best that the Bel Paese has to offer. The second largest of Italy’s 20 regions,...
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