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My 7 Favorite Travel Essentials to Always Pack

I’m often asked what to pack for a trip to Italy. Though the list is long (you can find it in my e-book, “Planning Your Dream Trip To...

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RECIPE: Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, an Italian Alpine Tradition

A few years ago, I was traveling through Lake Como and made...

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Milan: The Abbey at Chiaravalle

It took me over five months, after moving to Milan last year, to...

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Find A Better Connection

On a trip to Italy five years ago, I discovered what has become...

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Italy’s Best Piazzas

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Rome: Antico Caffé Greco

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Florence & TuscanyMy Travels

“Life Is Beautiful” in Arezzo

I was in Cortona for six days between Christmas and New Year's last year, and... Read more →

All Things Food

Recipe: Ciambellone allo Yogurt

I'm traveling a bit right now, visiting family in various parts of the country. I'm... Read more →

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Fun

Video: Italy, the Extraordinary Commonplace

Think you know about the Italian economy? You might not know as much as you... Read more →

Travel Tips

Everything You Need to Know about the Italian Aperitivo

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My Travels

Italy Around the World: Castello di Amorosa (Napa Valley)

I'm not one of those girls who has a Pinterest board for the wedding that isn't actually... Read more →

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FunMore

CantForget.It{aly}: Museums of Trentino

I love CantForget.It{aly}, a youth-oriented tourism board bringing together artists,... Read more →

Florence & TuscanyHistory & Culture

Celebrating the Epiphany in Florence

The Epiphany - the day the three kings recognized Jesus as the newly born... Read more →

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Christmas in Rome (Video)

Last year I spent Christmas in Rome. My parents were there with me the first few days,... Read more →

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All Things FoodNaples & the Amalfi Coast

Struffoli: A Neopolitan Christmas Treat

Struffoli are a Neopolitan holiday tradition (although other regions... Read more →

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History & Culture

The Story of the Italian Advent Wreath

In my family we've always done advent wreaths, lighting a candle each of the four Sundays... Read more →