History
Culture
by Magda Lauer | Tue, 10/29/2019 - 04:58
The man who captured an Era
Without Giorgio Vasari’s life work we would not have the insight into the art scene of the Renaissance that we have today. In fact…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/15/2019 - 08:24
A remarkable gladiators fresco came to light during the ongoing excavations of the Great Pompeii Project, a European Union-funded archeological project meant…
Culture
by Kristie Prada | Thu, 03/21/2019 - 03:46
While the North of Italy is well known for gems such as Milan, Venice and the lake district. Few are aware of the stunning area of Lombardy called Valtellina.…
Culture
by rebeccawinke | Tue, 03/19/2019 - 01:24
Naples is known for its delectable street food, from iconic pizza al portafoglio (wood-fired Neapolitan pizza folded twice into a handy triangle) to…
Culture
by kristinmelia | Thu, 02/14/2019 - 01:30
Most of us are familiar with Venice's famously enchanting Carnevale season. All masks and pageantry and secrets- so befitting of the misty canals and darkened…
Culture
by Myra Robinson | Tue, 02/12/2019 - 03:23
Probably the first thing people think about when Valentine's Day is mentioned is a loving couple, and Italy has the most famous couple of all, Romeo and Juliet…
Food & Drink
by Francine Segan | Fri, 02/01/2019 - 04:48
Emilia-Romagna is home to one of Italy’s oldest springs: Galvanina, which is located in the town of Rimini, birthplace of famed director Federico Fellini. The…
Culture
by rebeccawinke | Thu, 01/17/2019 - 03:25
One of the most perplexing and, often, disappointing discoveries when visiting central Italy—including Umbria and vast swaths of Lazio, Tuscany, and Le Marche…
Culture
by Francine Segan | Fri, 10/05/2018 - 03:59
-1-
Drink wine!
The ancient Romans thought that wine was essential to good health because they considered it an aid to digestion. They also thought that…
Culture
by Francine Segan | Mon, 09/10/2018 - 06:40
Dinner in antiquity was almost always a social affair shared with a few close friends at someone’s home.
The ancient Romans thought that the ideal number of…
Suggested Italian Properties
Business in Arpino
Fractional ownership in Florence
Fractional ownership in Casoli
Fractional ownership in Montalto delle Marche
Featured experiences in Italy
Culture and Art, Food & Wine, Tour Operator, Walking Tours
Amalfi Coast
Culture and Art, Outdoor Activities, Tour Operator, Tours
Abruzzo
Culture and Art, Food & Wine, Shopping, Tours
Milan
Cooking School, Food & Wine, Outdoor Activities, Tours
Barolo