by Giovanni Dagostino | Nov 1, 2021 | Hotels in Italy, Venice, Italy
The magical lagoon of Venice is a dream trip that’s on practically everyone’s bucket list. Taking a beautiful “traghetto” (handcrafted wooden water taxi) and sleeping in a Renaissance Palace is a unique experience that should be part of your stay and not be... 
by Giovanni Dagostino | May 1, 2020 | Best Restaurants in Italy, Italian Food, Naples, Italy, Pizza in Italy, Rome, Italy
Of all the experiences I’ve had during my career in Italian food and wine, there was nothing quite like working with chefs when pizza in Italy, and around the world, was undergoing a culinary evolution. Pizzaioli (Master Pizza Makers) treated their dough like a... 
by Giovanni Dagostino | Apr 23, 2020 | Driving in Italy, Gluten-free Travel, Italy, Italy Travel Tips, Le Marche, Italy, Travel, Travel Tips for Italy
Planning the ultimate Italy road trip can be quite a daunting task. Aggressive Italian drivers, roads that don’t make it on google maps, and limited traffic zones are just a few of the things you’ll encounter when driving in Italy. Having the right to cruise the... 
by Giovanni Dagostino | Apr 7, 2020 | Italian Food, Italy, Le Marche, Italy, Pasta
Growing up Italian, learning how to cook pasta was one of the first kitchen skills my mother taught me. It’s the quintessential Italian main course that every Italian can whip up in a jiffy to have a healthy and delicious meal ready in under 20 minutes. Cooking... 
by Giovanni Dagostino | Mar 27, 2020 | Gluten Free in Italy, Gluten-free Travel, Italian Wine, Italy, Italy Travel Tips, Le Marche, Italy, Travel, Travel Tips for Italy
Like most Italian families in Le Marche, wine from our region was present at every big family gathering. Still it wasn’t until my 20’s that I gained a real appreciation for the diversity and quality found in the under-rated wine region of Le Marche. Considered all...
