Travel Tips

It’s springtime in Italy, when the countryside and cities emerge from something of a winter nap, and Italians and visitors alike start to spend more time…

In February of 2020, I attended the opening of a new Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. The Italian journalists in attendance spoke of the Coronavirus spreading…

The Veneto is famed for its fine villas, built by Palladio and his followers as summer retreats from the heat and humidity of Venice. All are beautiful, set in…

If you’re considering a trip to Italy and you’re confused about the nation’s vaccine requirements, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-changing environment,…

The climate of Italy is highly diverse, given the length of the peninsula and its mostly mountainous interior. However, conditions on the coast are different…

How about visiting Piedmont on board a small vintage train getting on and off to visit wineries and castles, or catching one from Milan to reach Lake Como and…

Along with joyful anticipation, when packing for a trip to Italy, panic may ensue. Here are Ten Tips to bring back the fun. Pack light. Dragging a heavy…

Each year, more and more women are answering the siren’s call of a solo trip to Italy and setting off to discover its great beauty, pleasures, and…

Italy is filled with abandoned towns and villages. It is estimated that there are over 2,000 of them in the country, gradually crumbling and being swallowed by…

May is The Month of Mary, according to Catholic tradition. That’s why all over Italy you’ll see her statues adorned with spring flowers.  Christians…