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The Best Beaches in Le Marche, Italy
Italy’s beautiful beaches are synonymous with Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and overcrowded umbrella lined lidos. Make your way across the Bel Paese, just a few hours from Rome, and instead you’ll find some of the best beaches in Italy that only the locals know about. ...
Ultimate Guide to Pizza in 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...
13 Essential Tips for Driving in 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...
How to Cook Pasta like an Italian
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 pasta...
Most Underrated Wine Region of 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...
Visiting Valle d’Aosta? Try these Small Italian Towns
Cozy Mountain Towns Tucked inside Valle d’Aosta Nestled between the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps, Valle d’Aosta has its share of ultra glamorous ski towns and resorts. The least densely populated Italian region. Val d'Aosta has no provinces, and lays claim to just...
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...
Pasta Types You Can Find in Le Marche, Italy
We all know what Spaghetti looks like, but did you also know that Italy is home to over 300 types of Pasta?! Yes it is true! So how did it become to be? Well simply because for generation after generation creative Italians have been spinning new variations on local...
Where To Find Authentic Italian Food in Rome
The eternal city is wonderful to visit with its grandiose art visible around every corner you turn. You can soak up the history without even having to step into a museum. With Rome’s historic allure, that intrigues numerous tourists each year, there is one small...
7 Benefits of Taking a Wine Tour in Italy
Italy has a long tradition of wine making and most recently won the category of Best Wine in The World. Despite the French trying so hard, Italy is currently at the pinnacle of their wine production. This past year, Italy took things up a notch, proving that French...
Slow Food Restaurants in Siena, Italy
Famous for its Palio, and endless plates of Pici, Siena is a town perfect for any Italian food lover to get their fork on. Siena's great choice of restaurants can make it difficult for the traveler to know where to eat authentic Tuscan cuisine. So many...
Grotta Palazzese: Cave Restaurant in Italy
Grotta Palazzese is one of the most sought after restaurants in Puglia and has been the location for banquets and events for over 300 years in Italy. Originally called “ Grotta di Palazzo”, which literally means Cave of the Palace, it has been visited by Prime...
Top Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Italy
Italy is always a good idea, but when the Fall rolls around, the “bambini”(children) go back to school and the country returns to its regular pace of life making it the perfect time to see and experience the natural rhythm of Italy’s “La Dolce Vita“. If you have been...
Top 5 Climbs in the Dolomites
The Dolomites have always held a special place in my heart. Every year, as a kid, I used to head up there with my parents to escape the Italian Summer heat and ride my mountain bike on some of the world’s most famous passes. Over my lifetime, the small towns have...
How to find the Best Restaurants in Rome
Dining out in Rome when you are on a Budget If it is your first trip to Italy, you are probably psyched about hitting up all the major tourist spots and getting a taste of your first real gelato. Whether you are a first timer, or a seasoned traveller to Italy, you...
Gluten-free Travel in Italy
TRAVELLING ITALY AS A CELIAC For those with Celiac disease, or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, the thought of travelling abroad can seem like a nightmare. It already is hard enough when dining out in your own country to explain your dietary restrictions, and this task...
Best Restaurants in Italy: Il Capanno
After travelling Italy for the past 15 years, and being fortunate enough to taste the diversity of its regional cuisine, I think it is safe to say that there truly is no “Best” restaurant in Italy. However, there is a Best restaurant for every variety of regional...
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