Posted by
April Bargout on December 20 2019
We love Italian churches because of their magnificent art and architecture, as well as their fascinating histories. However, after seeing just the right amount of their amazing architecture and want to venture off on your own, here are some suggestions to experience. It's time to take an independent day and make some more memories through a serendipitous outing.
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Posted by
Darya Camacci on December 09 2019
Italy produces some of the best wines in the world! Here are six of some of my favorite wines to give a try, with suggestions for meal pairings I had to include! Yum!
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Posted by
April Bargout on October 09 2019
Italians do many things well, and gelato is definitely one.
Gelaterias have become more common in the United States where you can sample this famous Italian import. When you go to Italy, you'll be able to taste the real thing.
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Posted by
Darya Camacci on October 02 2019
In keeping with their love for food, Italians have made an art of cooking desserts as well. If you love sweets, you are certain to fall in love with something on this list.
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Posted by
April Bargout on September 20 2019
Drinking coffee is ingrained in Italian culture. It’s as important as drinking wine, eating pasta and parades at Carnevale. If you want an authentic Italian experience when you drink coffee, read about coffee culture with our 10 tips.
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Posted by
April Bargout on September 06 2019
You will want to visit the restaurants in many of the Italian cities and towns that you visit. Any Italian will tell you that their cuisine is the best in the world.
We want to help you during your trip to avoid cross-cultural misunderstandings, because Italians do things a bit differently in their restaurants.
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Posted by
April Bargout on August 26 2019
Chianti is the name of a red wine and also the largest zone in the world famous Italian wine region, Tuscany.
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Posted by
April Bargout on August 21 2019
The Malpighi family is one of the oldest producers of balsamic vinegar in Modena. The president, Massimo Malpighi, is the fifth generation of the family to run its factory, open since 1850. Balsamic vinegar is only considered authentic if it comes from this region, and once you visit this factory, you will understand its claim to fame.
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Posted by
April Bargout on August 14 2019
Wine is an integral part of culture and identity for Italians. You might even say that they bleed purple!
While you may have been on wine tasting tours at home, we offer some ideas for wine tasting while in Italy. Remember that the anticipation of sampling it is half the fun, and we’re going to let you in on how serious Italian wine drinkers evaluate their wines.
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Posted by
April Bargout on August 12 2019
It’s hard to believe that Super Tuscan wines were once considered low quality wines, unworthy of being labeled anything above a table wine. Today these reds are some of the most well-known and prized Italian wines. They hold a special place among all wine connoisseurs for their high quality and full-bodied taste.
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Posted by
Darya Camacci on August 09 2019
The Piemonte region in northwest Italy is home not just to the Alps and Apennine mountain ranges, but to some of the most excellent wines in the country, known as Piemonte wines.
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Posted by
Darya Camacci on August 07 2019
More wine is produced in Veneto than any other region in Italy, although Tuscany gets all the attention.
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