May 26, 2023
Travel Guide to Italy: Matera, Basilicata
In the south of Italy, Matera is famous for cave dwellings in which people lived until the mid…
March 30, 2023
Rome Tour Diary: March 2023
March 6th Benvenuti a Roma! I’ve returned to my favorite city in the world for our Rome Staycation.…
November 21, 2018
Lemon Fettucini Recipe
In these chilly days that just get chillier, I am dreaming of a warm beach in Sicily, the…
October 9, 2018
Street Food in Palermo
Sicily has a strong street food culture, and is considered a capital for finger foods in Europe. While…
October 9, 2018
Getting Around Sicily (or Where are the Trains?)
Getting around Sicily may seem like a snap, if you’ve been to Italy before. Just jump on a…
December 10, 2017
Presepe, Nativities in Naples
Naples street scene An hour south of Rome by train lies the crazy city of Naples or Napoli.…
September 24, 2017
12 Ways to be a Good Tourist in Venice
It's high season and the crowds in major cities in Europe are swarming. Venice is always a popular…
February 28, 2017
10 Movies for Travelers to Italy
Now that the Oscars are over and winter is dragging on, it's time to settle in for a…
November 23, 2016
Italian Cocktails for the Holidays
The holidays are upon us. It's been a rough year and holiday gatherings may be a little awkward…
August 15, 2016
Buon Ferragosto, the Holiday that Doesn’t Quit
Today is August 15. In the US, that means that the dog-days of summer are upon us, summer…
