Made in Italy

Culture
by Laura Morelli | Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:26
In the arid countryside around Calangianus, Sardinia, bark is rudely stripped from the lower trunks of the gnarled trees that blanket the hillsides. Driving…
Culture
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…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 10/31/2018 - 01:03
There is probably no Italian household who doesn’t own at least one Moka machine. Because, really, there’s nothing like the smell of freshly brewed moka coffee…
Culture
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…
Lifestyle
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 …
Culture
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 treasures of the…
Culture
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…
Culture
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…
Culture
by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 04/04/2018 - 03:47
By: Jessica Graybill  Italy has a long, rich history with ceramics, one that is revered by many all over the world. Handmade, hand painted maiolica is an…
Culture
by Laura Morelli | Thu, 03/22/2018 - 06:51
Many travelers to Italy count silk ties and scarves among their favorite souvenirs, and silk accessories form a kaleidoscope of color in shop windows. The…