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Six Good Reasons To Visit Italy In The Winter

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 01/10/2019 - 04:25

Skiing Is Believing I tried skiing once. My own clumsy lack of co-ordination meant that my lone skiing holiday resulted in me being outclassed by a group of…

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A Made in Italy Christmas: Gift Suggestions

by Laura Morelli | Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:52

Christmas is one of my favorite times to visit Italy, in part because handmade crafts take center stage. At holiday markets across the country, you can locate…

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What to Bring Home from Sardinia

by Laura Morelli | Thu, 10/11/2018 - 00:35

For people like me with an interest in cultural traditions, the island of Sardinia is one of Italy’s most fascinating spots. In many ways, landing on…

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You Are What You Wear: Following a Shoe-Maker in Florence

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 09/20/2018 - 00:27

If you have to walk a million miles in someone’s shoes, you want to make sure they at least have great soles. One place you are guaranteed to find that is at…

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What to Bring Home from Tuscany

by Laura Morelli | Mon, 08/13/2018 - 00:56

For many of us, Tuscany is the destination of a lifetime. Florence lures travelers with its must-see masterpieces: Michelangelo’s David, the…

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What to Bring Home from the Amalfi Coast

by Laura Morelli | Tue, 06/26/2018 - 00:47

If you’re headed to Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast, you’ll want to bring home a special souvenir. But let’s face it: weeding through the countless trinket…

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15 Photos of Catania's Food, People and Streets

by Anonymous (not verified) | Mon, 06/18/2018 - 13:37

Photos & text by Noemi Scavo Photographer Living in another country has made me feel closer to my own. I was born in Sicily and even if I had…

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How To Find Authentic Venetian Marbleized Paper

by Laura Morelli | Thu, 06/07/2018 - 04:55

Up until the middle of the fifteenth century, each and every book in Europe was handmade. Books were precious, expensive, and prized possessions of monasteries…

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Why You Should Check Out This Hip Hood in Rome

by csabino | Thu, 05/24/2018 - 05:06

In many urban settings the most “happening” neighborhoods are often a distance from the traditional heart of a city—think Williamsburg, Brooklyn in New York or…

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Foodie Moms

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 04/19/2018 - 04:00

Does your mom love to cook? Is she always talking about (Italian) food and wine? This Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 13 – treat her to a unique Italian gift that…