Luxury travel deals in Italy: Explore the back roads and countryside of Sicily on a walking tour or a bicycle vacation and enjoy a discount on these special fall 2011 departures of cycling and walking tours in Sicily. [more...]
A Personal Guide to Travel and Life in Italy
This personal guide to travel and life in Italy is culled from over 20 years of experience living and working in Italy. Get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to live in Italy, my favorite places to go in Italy, my recommended hotels and restaurants in Italy and even the darker side of life in Italy and how to cope with its mind-numbing bureaucracy. I’ll cover lots of different topics from luxury to adventure travel in Italy, Italian politics, culinary travel in Italy, Italian language, customs and traditions, as well as how I personally became an expert on Italian furnace parts.
Travel Deals on Walking & Cycling Tours in Sicily, Fall 2011
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Thu, 25 Aug 2011
Pasta with Capers, Olives and Tuna
An easy recipe for pasta with capers and olives is a traditional Italian dish, that can be enriched with tuna, and made quickly for unexpected guests. [more...]
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Italian Food Traditions-Preserve Capers in Salt
When the hot summer is in full swing, capers spring to life. Follow an Italian food tradtion and learn how to pick and preserve capers in salt. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | 5 Comments | Italian Food Traditions & Recipes, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Mon, 15 Aug 2011
Celebrations in Italy – Festival of San Sebastiano in Sicily
The festival of San Sebastiano in Sicily is a big deal - not to be missed for the colorful mix of religion and folklore - with stunning special effects that will blow your mind. Join the patron saint celebrations in Palazzolo Acreide and experience a festa you will not soon forget.
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Posted By:Anita | 6 Comments | Interesting Festivals & Events in Italy, Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily, Understanding the Culture & Customs of Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Thu, 11 Aug 2011
Splendors of Sicily Walking Tour Images
Our Splendors of Sicily walking tour includes Greek temples, stunning walks, and lots more - Here are some image from a previous Italian Connection tour. [more...]
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Best Hotel Breakfast in Italy-5 Stars
In my travels through Italy, I have compiled a list of recommended hotels that serve the best breakfast in Italy. Here are two of my 5–star favorites. [more...]
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Pleasures of Puglia- Glimpse our Culinary tour
We made sure that our Pleasures of Puglia tour will run smoothly, by taking a trip to Puglia and Basilicata to go over everything on this culinary tour. Here are a few photos of places we visited - I want the food to be a surprise when you get here! [more...]
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The Sour Cherry Syrup Saga
Sciroppo di amarene is a tart cherry syrup made from sour cherries and makes a refreshing summertime drink. Traditional in Italy as a beverage or to flavor a grattachecca snow cone.
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Traditional Taralli Recipe from Puglia
Taralli are crunchy ring-shaped crackers that are traditional in Puglia, and we learn to make them on our Pleasures of Puglia tour. Here's the recipe for making taralli at home. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | 2 Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy, Italian Food Traditions & Recipes, Travel Notes from Tours in Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Fri, 24 Jun 2011
A Culture of Sculpture in Pietrasanta
Art galleries, sculpture studios, and great restaurants make the Tuscan town of Pietrasanta a highlight of our Cinque Terre walking tour in Italy. [more...]
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