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Why You Need Travel Insurance for Italy
Planning a trip is fun. Planning an Italian trip-of-a-lifetime is even more fun. But aside from planning how you’ll get from A to B, what you’ll eat and where you’ll sleep, it’s important to consider the more practical side of travel: insurance. Adulting may not be...
A Local’s Guide to Urbino, Italy
Perched high up on one of Le Marche’s hills, Urbino is a city that delights both history buffs and foodies. Its architecture, art, and history rival any of Tuscany’s famous masterpieces and Urbino has the street cred to back this statement. Making the New York Times...
The Best Time to Visit Rome, Italy
When is the best time to visit Rome There’s no bad time to visit Rome. The eternal city is stunning in all seasons, but October has the upper hand. The weather in Rome, Italy is cold during the winter and sweltering in the summer, but Rome in October is warm during...
Best Time to Visit Italy for Wine Lovers
May is the best time to visit Italy for “Cantine Aperte” Wine lovers can rejoice with a visit to Italy in May. Not only will you experience less crowds, you can take part in Cantine Aperte. It’s Italy's largest wine festival where wineries open their cellars to the...
Ultimate Food Lovers Guide to Christmas in Italy
Christmas in Italy is a month long celebration One day for Christmas in Italy just won’t do! Italians go all out with a full month of festivities. Christmas holiday celebrations in Italy kick off on December 8th, Immacolata (the Day of the Immaculate Conception) and...
What is Prosciutto? An Italian Food Expert Answers Your Questions
What is Prosciutto? Prosciutto is the king of Italian Charcuterie. It has been made for hundreds of years and is present in many of the Italian dishes that we love so much. Unlike pasta, pizza or mozzarella making Prosciutto isn’t just an overnight process. Sometimes...
Top 5 Gluten Free Apps for planning your trip to Italy
Planning to eat gluten free in Italy can seem like an overwhelming and daunting task. To make traveling gluten free in Italy easier I've put together a list of the Top 5 Gluten free apps that I personally use as a celiac when planning my gluten free vacations in...
Best Restaurants in Florence for Authentic Italian Food
To discover Florence is to discover the cradle of the Renaissance. The Florentines are famous for their Duomo, David, Pontevecchio, and one of Italy’s most prized leather markets. But until you’ve tasted true Tuscan cuisine you haven’t really experience Florence at...
A Quick Guide for Verdicchio: What You Need to Know
Verdicchio might not be on your pairing list, but if you have never heard of this wonderful white Italian wine it is definitely time to add to your tasting list. Be sure to hit up this white on your next trip to Italy or even put it on rotation when serving up some...
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