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Visit Villa Pamphili!
Lago del Belvedere in Villa Pamphili Come take a stroll with me as I wander through the beautiful park of Villa Pamphili. Still almost completely unknown to tourists, this stunning natural oasis shares the complete Roman experience with anyone who passes along its dusty roads. Contact us to get a private virtual tour of this protected sanctuary.
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Recipe: Carciofi alla Romana
Artichokes are an odd ingredient; you either love them or you hate them. They make virtually all types of wine
CappucciNOPE
Religion, politics, and...cappuccino? You may think one of these is not like the other, but nothing will tear apart an
The Leaning Tower of…Venice?
Much like an older sibling that seems to get all of the praise, the Leaning Tower of Pisa floats into
Borghi Più Belli
In 2001, Italy had a dream. Tired of hearing the same old Rome, Florence, Venice stories from excited, wide eyed
Recipe: Spaghetti alla Carbonara
My favorite pasta and perhaps one of largest contributors to my Botticelli Belly has to be the Roman classic: Spaghetti
Murano glass: the (semi) lost art
The beauty, the delicacy, the exquisite luxury of Murano glass; even if you're not so sure what it is, you've
L’arte sa nuotare
Art knows how to swim! In Florence, a street artist known only as Blub has taken to transforming classic works
Otranto: Italy’s Combative Gem
As summer weather quickly approaches (finally!), it is only normal to begin daydreaming about the crystalline coasts of Puglia. Full
Napoleon’s Mountain
As much as we appreciate 5* continuous ridiculous luxury (and you know we do), sometimes a taste of authentic local life can be more memorable and rewarding than any gold plated Louis XIV indulgence.
Orecchiette
One of our very favorite pastas hails from the heel of the boot of Italy. Roughly translating into "little ears", Orecchiette are tiny cups of pasta joy, allowing an abundance of flavors to envelop your palate, and acting as perfect little sauce saucers with every bite.
Striking Water is the New Striking Gold
Sulfur is the name of this game. The intoxicating, sweet, delicious, and simultaneously embarrassing oh no wait it’s just the sulfur smell kind of game.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Most people believe the Immaculate Conception honors the arrival of Jesus in the womb, but today, we celebrate the creation of the Virgin Mary!
A Sparkling Sicilian
There are many types of Italian sparkling wine, but they all can set the perfect mood for any celebration!
Expo 2015
Milano teems with life, currently preparing for the World's Fair (aka Expo) to be held right outside of city center in 2015. The feast begins in May and we will be ready. Will you?
Spritz anyone?
Any time is a good time to Spritz! Is it 6 o'clock yet??
Norcia and its Piggies
Sausages, salumi, prosciutto, and truffles, oh my! Dare to believe in magical land of Norcia.
Terme of the Gods
Once upon a time, the mighty Hercules set off to defeat Geryon when he happened upon a hot spring with waters that so soothed his aching muscles, he no longer wanted to return home. Hercules soon purged the evil Geryon and built a temple in honor of the springs that had given him such lasting relief, which we now call the Abano Grand Hotel.
The Magic of Villa Cordevigo
Once upon a time in Renaissance Italy, the wealthy and noble Pignolati family bought a piece of uninhabited farmland, on which they built an impressive village. Today, we call this village Verona. Now, through a path of monumental cypress and nestled among vineyards and olive groves, the magic truly remains intact at the Villa Cordevigo.
The Ancient and Ethereal Hotel Brunelleschi
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of Florence, hidden away from the masses of tourists in the private Piazza Santa Elisabetta, there stood a gorgeous and classic building, now known as the Hotel Brunelleschi.
The Wine Bus
Once upon a time in Campania, I was escorted, wined, and dined around this lush and beautiful region by the
Recipe: Cheese and Prosciutto Panzerotti
Let us show you the secret to making these little fried pillows of love and prosciutto.
Teatro del Silenzio
The virtually unknown Tuscan town of Lajatico has many unique perks: an odd name, prolific art from an eccentric designer, an immensely famous theater, and it's the birthplace of one of Italy's most beloved celebrities, Andrea Bocelli.
Livon, the secret gem of Friuli
At my most recent Italian wine tasting, I immediately was confronted with a problem. After the first sip, I realized I had just destroyed my day of tasting.
Chocolate Baci
Bacio, the Italian word for kiss (or baci which is kisses) famously lends its name to one of the most delicious and unique chocolates out there, made exclusively at the Perugina factory in Perugia, Umbria.
Jet Lag
Jet Lag. We all get it, we all dislike it, and we all have our personal recipes of remedies and preventative measures to kill it until it dies. Now that I have triumphantly returned to the States, I present to you my top three ways to defeat it. Let it be noted that I am not a trained healthcare professional and these are simply awesome guidelines from me to you.