A visit to torrone heaven in the small town of Giarratana, Sicily. At the Torronificio Trapani, I watched how to make almond torrone, a traditional Christmas nougat that is popular all over Italy. [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.
Traditional Christmas Nougat in Italy–Perfect Almond Torrone
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Fixed-price Lunch Fixed-Price Menus at 2-star Michelin Il Duomo in Ragusa, Sicily
New fixed-price menus at lunch are an enticement for discerning diners at the 2-star Michelin restaurant Il Duomo in Ragusa Sicily. They're a great way to sample chef Ciccio Sultano’s superb cooking. [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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Tips on Travel in Sicily – Insider Guide to Getting Lost
Tip: To travel in Sicily means to get lost. An insider guide to experiencing the back roads of Sicily. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | 4 Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Fri, 7 May 2010
Franco Zeffirelli and the Arena of Verona-Summer Opera Festival in a Roman Amphitheatre
Franco Zeffirelli's spectacular stage sets are not to be missed at the 2010 Arena of Verona Opera Festival, held in the Roman amphitheatre. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | No Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Interesting Festivals & Events in Italy, Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy, Reviews & Recommendations in Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Fri, 30 Apr 2010
Luxury Hotel Discounts in Italy – Podere Dionora Boutique Hotel in Tuscany
The Podere Dionora is one of our favorite boutique hotels in Tuscany and now you can enjoy the luxury of this hotel at a discount without restrictions, plus additional complimentary perks. [more...]
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Mamma Agata Cookbook – Book Review & Lemon Cake Recipe from Amalfi Coast
Simple recipes from the Amalfi Coast using high-quality ingredients are illustrated in full color in Mamma Agata’s cookbook. Book review and firsthand experience with the Lemon Cake Recipe.
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Sunday Lunch in Italy – An Italian Family Tradition in Sicily
Sunday lunch in Italy has traditionally been a leisurely family affair, and if there is no one willing to cook at home, the next best thing is an agriturismo in Sicily for a huge farm lunch. [more...]
Posted By:Anita | 6 Comments | Italian Food Traditions & Recipes, Reviews & Recommendations in Italy, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily, Understanding the Culture & Customs of Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Sun, 14 Mar 2010
Share Your Italian Connection Tour Experience Here
If you have already traveled with Italian Connection, here's where you can tell the world about your tour experience. Just click on comment below, and start writing. [more...]
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Cucina – Palermo Sicily Restaurant Review
Cucina is a welcome new addition to the Palermo restaurant scene, with traditional food served in a friendly atmosphere [more...]
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