All Around Italy

The origins of gelato are unclear and several Italian towns claim to be the birthplace of this best loved dessert, but one thing we know for sure: after the proliferation of industrial gelaterie and pre-packaged ice cream, in the past …

Penny takes us around the vicoletti in Rome’s Trastevere, well known for keeping the historical soul of the city alive. This particular cafe, on Vicolo del Piede, in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome, is often photographed for obvious reasons – …

UNESCO has announced in Paris, during the Man and the biosphere Committee meeting, that three Italian sites have been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, those “places where to learn about sustainable development aiming to reconcile the conservation of …

There’s a certain something about listening to your favorite song under a starry sky on a warm summer night: open air music festivals are, for music lovers, the perfect chance to enjoy many different artists while taking in the beauty …

  A photo contest launched by the Italian website Dizy.com has elected, through its users’ votes, the most gorgeous harbour in Italy.    The 2.0 platform is used to share the most beautiful photos and each week there is a …

You spend every waking hour at the office stressing about your clients, and when you’re not at the office you are rushing to pick up Johnny and Jane from school or dashing to the grocery store to pick up Stouffer’s …

  Our Tuscan Muse takes us around the beautiful vineyards in Tuscany, where roses grow close to grapes.   The vineyards in Tuscany are breathtakingly beautiful. Rose bushes grace the end of each row, adding to the picturesque scenery of …

Imagine the waves slapping the hull and above, the sail snapping smartly in a gentle breeze and the quiet sing-song of a sailboat gliding across the sea. All around you only the bluest of skies and the crystal clear waters …

Today our Studentessa Matta wants to share a fabulous experience she had some time ago when she was traveling in Italy.  Have you ever flown like a bird through the sky, enjoying the view from on high? I have! It …

Susan takes us around Rome, exploring one of the misteries in the Chiesa dei Pellegrini.    While in Rome, I usually set some time aside to visit a few of the 900+ churches in the eternal city. Each one is …