Street cuisine in Sicily: traditional dishes from the island

Finger food is trendy. Slow food is trendy. In Sicily you can enjoy the best of both worlds on the streets, where it is not uncommon to see people eating while walking, shopping and even talking about business. Street dishes are usually fried or prepared on a charcoal...

How to… make a mask, Venetian style!

Masks are the symbol of the beautiful city of Venice, and their handcraftsmanship is deeply rooted in local history. Even wearing them is part of the tradition, especially when the time for the world-famous Carnival arrives! But in the past, masks were used on many...

Veneto, Italy: It’s more than Venice!

Many people traveling to Italy often make the mistake of forgetting to venture out of the more famous cities of Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice.  While all four of these cities are marvelous to visit, they’re located in regions – respectively Lazio, Tuscany, Lombardy...
10 Tips for Planning a Wedding in Italy!

10 Tips for Planning a Wedding in Italy!

As with planning any destination wedding, having your wedding day in Italy is rarely just planning one day!  Your family and friends will come from far and wide to be with you on your special day, so you will want to have interesting experiences available to them...

Truffle fair and foodie paradise in Piedmont

How would you like to be a Trifulau for one day? During fall, many Italian regions offer the possibility of becoming a truffle harvester, organizing exciting excursions in search of the highly prized tartufo! You can find about 8 types of truffle in Italy, but the...

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