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Trieste is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. I recently visited the pretty town and truly enjoyed its pretty historical centre along with the wine and culinary delights the Region Friuli - Venezia Giulia has to offer

Vin Santo is a full-bodied dessert wine with honey and dried apricot aromas. It is typically made with two white grapes, Tuscan Trebbiano and Malvasia Bianca Lunga. Under appellation law (DOC), Vin Santo must have a 70% minimum of both grape varietals. The wine should be aged for a minimum of Three years.

Turin is the capital city of Piedmont. The Region that borders France, where the Unification of Italy began in 1860 under the House of Savoy.

Every place I visit in the world, I love to find the heart and soul of the people. A way to find the heart and soul in every City is with handmade products.

Get off the beaten path - into side alleys and back streets. The best places to eat and Drink in Venice are hidden gems. After travelling to Venice for over 20 years, I want to share my love of Venice with you through these wonderful places to Eat and Drink

Want to take a week exploring beautiful rocky, volcanic beaches? Fly directly to Island of Pantelleria. 'The Black Pearl of the Meditteranean' For a few nights at Sikelia Hotel

Milan is the city to visit for design lovers from fashion, food, and architecture. You can find a selection of unforgettable experiences if you are flying in or out of Milan for your next Italian Vacation. Here is a list of our favorite Design Museums, The Network of the House Museums of Milan, Hotels, and Restaurants that we recommend visiting.

After over a decade of abandonment, the LDC Hotels and Resort Group opens one of Florence's most beautiful Renaissance Palaces, Palazzo Portinari Salviati.

With around 15,000 Pizzeria and 8000 restaurants in Rome. It is not very easy to know where to eat in the capital! With 12 - Rioni (districts in the historical center), we have selected our top 50 places to eat from traditional street food, bakeries, and even a couple of Michelin stars.

In 2013 Italian Barista Champion and Coffee Taster Francesco Sanapo, together with Patrick Hoffer, president of Caffè Corsini, founded Dittà Artigianale.

With Christmas just around the corner. The owner at Forno Top Maurizio will bake his Panettone until December 23.

When in Rome you can indeed eat at hundreds of fabulous places. The question is, how do you choose?

Did you know that Spiral staircases have been around for over 2000 years? The oldest spiral staircase was recorded in 480BC. In Temple A in Selinunte.

A visit with a certified Hisìtorical Tour Guide to the Duomo Complex starts at the OPA - Opera del Duomo. This museum is one of the most incredible museums in Florence.

When Catherine dei Medici arrived in France in 1533 to marry the Duke of Orleans Enrico her dowry included several dozen forks wrought by the great Italian Silver smith and sculpture artist Benvenuto Cellini.

In 1927 Giuseppe Bambi invents 'La Fiorenza'. This is when Espresso Coffee Machines begin to make their mark in Italian Bars.

You should choose a restaurant for a specific experience when dining in Italy. A local restaurant will offer seasonal and regional dishes. Typically, the menu has five sections: a starter, a first course (Pasta or Risotto - Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto Region ), a second course (meat or fish), side dishes (vegetables, salad), and a dessert. A fish-only restaurant is mostly raw fish starters. The first course includes delicious pasta courses with shellfish. A second course could be seared tuna steaks or oven-baked sea bass. Typical plates in Florence include Meat or Pork, seasonal vegetables and pasta types ravioli, savoury crepes and pappardelle (a thick flat noodle) Florence offers a fine example of international cuisine. It is an excellent option if you have travelled around Italy for days and want a change. Here is a list of 30 of our Favorite Restaurants in Florence

After you have enjoyed guided tours to the famous sites like the Uffizi Gallery, Accademia, and Duomo Complex. You can dig deeper to find the many hidden Gems around the Renaissance City!

Guccio Gucci was born in Florence in 1881. He moved to London in his 20's where he worked as an elevator operator at the Savoy Hotel.

Discover the hidden treasures of Tuscany's vineyards, where the art of sparkling wine production flourishes amidst rolling hills and sun-drenched landscapes.

A food tour is just like meeting a local friend in a new city. Your friend will always take you to the best places to eat!

Southern Italy covers the regions of Campania, Abruzzo, Molise, Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata, Sardinia and Sicily. Are ideal places to visit all year round. Every season is exciting and very different.

The Olive is present in Eighteen out of Twenty regions in Italy. There are at least 400 cultivars growing in Italy. In Italy we eat according to the Region and Season. Regional Olive Varietals compliment the food.

In the Comune of Todi, there is a new wave of innovative winemakers. These winemakers are taking traditional and international grape varieties to another level.

Florence is a quintessential Italian city. Culture, history, cuisine, and architecture all combine to create this exceptional small town. Florence has often been at the center of Italy's history.

In 2019 I had a memorable visit to the island of Mazzorbo where a local family has revived Venetian Wine Making.

Boutique hotels represent a smaller property with upscale accommodations and personalized service. Most boutique hotels acquire 10 to 100 rooms to allow a comfortable, intimate experience as an alternative to a regular chain hotel.

When you picture an Italian villa, you probably imagine something in Tuscany. A grand estate surrounded by cypress trees, perhaps a small vineyard behind the house, and long lunches spent on the terrace sipping wine.

Each location boasts its unique charm, from rich cultural heritage and exquisite cuisine to breathtaking natural scenery and vibrant nightlife. Join us as we explore the highlights and hidden gems of these remarkable regions, offering inspiration for your next unforgettable adventure.

The wine industry in Italy has carved out its place in history. For centuries, Italy has been known for producing some of the finest wines in the world. From Prosecco in the Veneto region to Chianti in Tuscany, the wine industry is just as competitive as it is famous.