The Top 10 Reasons to (not) Use a Selfie Stick on Vacation
When photographing yourself in front of a historical, religious, or natural site using a selfie ...
You’re Renting a Car in Italy … Now What?
First of all, compare offers from different rental agencies, but make sure the quotes are ...
Siena Palio – Get ready for this year’s race!
Do you want a quick primer for the Siena Palio Horse Race? Start reading, as the activities ...
7 Beach Reads for Summer
Looking for a book or two for that summer vacation? It's summer time with ...
Two Wines & One Grape
Many people are familiar with Brunello di Montalcino wines, grown and produced in the Tuscany ...
Brunello di Montalcino’s Budbreak…Up Close and Personal
Brunello di Montalcino was the first wine awarded the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita ...
How to Kiss an Italian
Hmm…got your attention, didn’t I? If you’ve been around Italian families, or traveled in Italy, ...
Imagine Yourself in Italy for Valentine’s Day
Imagine Yourself in Italy on Valentine’s Day Let Italy inspire your celebration this Year! ...
Five things to pack — or not! – Part 3
You peer at a small carry-on suitcase—or whatever luggage you plan to bring—and are stumped ...
The Wine Regions of Italy – Part 1
In Italy, wine and politics mix. Twenty wine regions, which are also political divisions, dot ...
Five things to pack — or not! – Part 2
You are only days away from your trip abroad and now it’s time to ...
The Real Italian Dinner – it’s so much more than pasta!
The traditional Italian dinner in a ristorante, or restaurant, is a lingering multi-course meal ...
Five things to pack — or not! – Part I
You are headed to Europe and now face that dreaded, much anticipated, terrorizing prospect—packing. What ...
DOCG, DOC, IGT, and VDT Italian Wines – What do these mean?
You see the row of Italian wines in your local wine store and they carry ...
Silencing the Pre-Packing Jitters
Why is the prospect of packing for a European vacation so befuddling, terrifying, or confusing? ...
Planning a Winter Trip to Italy?
Thinking of traveling to Italy in December or January? What holidays occur that should you ...
Things to do before you go
Your trip abroad is around the corner. But have you covered all the pre-trip essentials? ...
The Secret of Italy’s Food
I love to cook. I could give you all the “impressive” reasons for this fact ...
Tips to Start Your Journey to Italy
I love Tuscany. That’s not really a surprise, is it? But the first time I ...