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Explore Italy’s Best Kept Secret: the Le Marche Region

Explore Italy’s Best Kept Secret: the Le Marche Region

Hailed as all-of-Italy-wrapped up into one region, Le Marche is the perfect once-in-a-lifetime, bucket-list Italian destination for those of you that don’t want to spend all your time in overcrowded touristy areas like of Rome, Florence, Amalfi, Venice, Cinque Terre...

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How to Order Your Coffee Like a Local When Visiting Italy

How to Order Your Coffee Like a Local When Visiting Italy

Planning a trip to Italy as a coffee lover? You’re in for a treat!  Italy is renowned for its authentic coffee culture and the quality of its espresso (psst… it’s not e”x”presso). However, ordering coffee in Italy can be a bit different than ordering coffee in other...

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May Weather in Italy – and What to Wear

May Weather in Italy – and What to Wear

One of the many perks of planning a vacation to Italy in May is the gorgeous, mild spring climate. It’s a great time to travel, especially for those who can’t stand the heat. However, with May weather in Italy ranging from a few leftover April showers at the start, to...

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The Most Underrated City to Visit in Italy

The Most Underrated City to Visit in Italy

What’s the first city that comes to mind when you think of Italy? You probably think of Rome and its Colosseum, Florence, Milan, or the canal city of Venice.  While these are beautiful locations and can be worth a visit in your lifetime, these cities are unfortunately...

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How to Plan a Trip to Italy – Without the Crowds!

How to Plan a Trip to Italy – Without the Crowds!

Are you finally ready to start planning that dreamy bucket-list Italian adventure? Maybe you’re thinking of Rome, Venice, Milan – or Sting’s Villa in Tuscany, featured in the latest issue of Conde Nast! In reality, many of these locations only have a good reputation...

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The Best Pizza in Rome, Italy – and where to find it

The Best Pizza in Rome, Italy – and where to find it

The history of Roman Pizza is a young one, beginning just after the end of WWII. Pizza in Italy gained popularity outside of Naples starting in the 1950’s. This was a time when new pizza making techniques appeared and when a new kind of pizza emerged that was made to...

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Do’s and Don’ts in Italy – Etiquette for Tourists

Do’s and Don’ts in Italy – Etiquette for Tourists

Preparing for a trip to Italy? Then you’re probably asking yourself: “How do I not look like a tourist in Italy?!” or “What if I do something embarrassing?!”  As an Italian and local expat with over 30 years of combined expertise in traveling Italy, we’re here to let...

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How to Travel by Train in Italy – A Local’s Guide

How to Travel by Train in Italy – A Local’s Guide

Train travel in Italy can be a great experience once you know how to navigate the logistics and understand its limitations. With the modernization of trains, Italy boasts one of the best travel systems in Europe. Italy’s two largest cities, Rome and Milan, are now...

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Ultimate Italy Packing Guide – What to Pack for Italy

Ultimate Italy Packing Guide – What to Pack for Italy

We’ve all had that awkward moment when we showed up to a party over or underdressed for the occasion – the last thing you want is to have this feeling for an entire week in another country!  Unsurprisingly, one of the most common questions we get from guests before...

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The Best Pizza in Naples, Italy and Where to Find it

The Best Pizza in Naples, Italy and Where to Find it

Naples is not only the birthplace of Pizza as we know it today, but remains the world capital of pizza. Pizza Napoletana is a cornerstone of the local cuisine and culture. Story narrates that in 1889  Raffaele Esposito, a local pizzaiolo, made the “ Pizza Margherita”...

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Where to Eat the Best Pizza in Venice, Italy

Where to Eat the Best Pizza in Venice, Italy

Until the end of the 1990’s Venice was notorious in Italy for not offering decent quality pizza. Pizza chains dominated Venice for decades, often being the only way to get a slice of the most quintessential Italian food while visiting. Most of the pizza was made with...

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Best Boutique Hotels in Florence, Italy

Best Boutique Hotels in Florence, Italy

Searching for the best boutique Hotel in Florence Italy, is a difficult task, as many of the Florentine owned hotels have been sold to global hotel chains. This makes finding a personalized experience and selecting a hotel that directly supports Italian owned and...

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A Quick Guide to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Wine

A Quick Guide to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Wine

Beloved by Italians and wine lovers abroad, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo is the second most grown grape in Italy after Sangiovese. Together, the two of them share the majority of acres of wine grown in Italy.  Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is not to be confused with the “Vino...

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Best Boutique Hotels in Venice, Italy

Best Boutique Hotels in 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 ruined by...

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5 Pasta Types to Eat in Abruzzo, Italy

5 Pasta Types to Eat in Abruzzo, Italy

Abruzzo is one of the largest producing pasta regions in Italy. Some of the biggest names in Abruzzo's pasta-making business are located near Chieti.  The province of Chieti is where traditional pasta types from Abruzzo have been made for centuries. Chieti is in an...

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A Quick Guide to Pecorino Wine

A Quick Guide to Pecorino Wine

When you hear the word “Pecorino” what's the first thing that comes to mind? It's probably a delicious aged cheese that you ate on your last trip to Italy. What you might not know is that Pecorino also happens to be a crisp white wine that is a perfect pairing for the...

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Local’s Guide to Shopping in Florence, Italy

Local’s Guide to Shopping in Florence, Italy

Known around the world as the "Birthplace" of the Renaissance, the city of Florence is no stranger to craftsmanship and artisanal handmade leather goods.  My guess is if you're anything like me, you've probably already heard about it's famous leather markets and plan...

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Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil Benefits (and more!)

Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil Benefits (and more!)

Spending my summer vacations in Puglia, Italy’s largest olive oil producing region, many of my fondest memories are centered around olive oil.  Olive oil benefits have been long heralded by Italians, including my family. On warm Italian summer nights, we’d sit out on...

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The Most Affordable Boutique Hotels in Rome, Italy

The Most Affordable Boutique Hotels in Rome, Italy

Let’s face it, accommodations make up one of the biggest expenses of your trip to Rome. And while you’re probably dreaming of a 5-star luxury stay at the St. Regis, you might not have the budget, or desire, to spend at least $500 USD a night for the most basic room in...

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A Local’s Guide to Eating Pizza in Ascoli Piceno, Italy

A Local’s Guide to Eating Pizza in Ascoli Piceno, Italy

There’s nothing quite like digging into your first slice of pizza in Italy. Whether you love a traditional neapolitan pizza, you’re wanting to go gourmet, or can’t stomach the gluten, Ascoli’s pizzerias offer something for everyone’s taste buds and dietary...

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Escape to Le Marche on the Untold Italy Podcast

Escape to Le Marche on the Untold Italy Podcast

Listen to the interview with Katy from Untold Italy and discover what to see, do and eat in Le Marche, Lonely Planet's Top Region to Visit in Italy for 2020.UNTOLD ITALY PODCAST INTRODUCTION   Josie: Ciao and benvenuti to Untold Italy. I'm Josie. Katy: And I'm...

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