All Around Italy

Starting September 1st, the Lungomare Caracciolo in Naples will become the “the greatest pizzeria of the world”. Fifty among Naples’ most renowned pizzerias will have their own shop on the promenade with some spectacular “pizza performances”, workshops, a world championship, …

We stood transfixed at the Temple of Jupiter Anxur on Mount St. Angelo. I had previously gazed up at the temple from below and noticed the large terraced platform with a long row of support arches running underneath. It was …

Once the exotic playground of Roman emperors Julius Caesar, Nero and Caligula, the one-time seaside resort of Baia enticed and tickled the fancies of the elite. Horace described it as “Nowhere in the world is more agreeable than Baia.” Pliny …

Milan is all about food this year with the World Expo taking place from May 1 – October 31, 2015.  Its theme is “Feeding the planet, Energy for Life” and Italy’s most international city is making the most of it! …

Have you ever been to a winery that is somewhere between heaven and bliss? I’m not sure that spot exists, but I would say this describes the popular Castello Monaci winery in Puglia. The sun-drenched vineyards lie between the Ionian …

Here the final part around the small Italian towns that are worthy a visit.  11. Dozza: The Medieval Village, one of the 100 “Borghi più belli d’Italia” is located south of Bologna, 6 km far from Imola, and is situated …

The average American commuter spends more than 50 hours a year stuck in traffic and the situation is even worse in cities such as D.C., L.A., San Francisco and New York. So why not considering a vacation that doesn’t involve …

After a quite disastrous 2014, a time when most wine producers in Italy lamented very poor harvests due to the inclement weather, it seems like 2015 will be the complete opposite: thanks to perfect weather conditions and high temperatures, the …

Learning a second language can be hard, even if said second language is that of our ancestors: when it comes to speaking fluent and flawless Italian, we all would love to, but sometimes –often!– taking regular classes can be a …

Legend has it that in 781, Emperor Charlemagne was camped with his court and army very near Sant’ Antimo Abbey, resting roadside at Monte Amiata. A plague struck and threatened the lives of everyone in the troupe, including Charlemagne. An …