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from the Amalfi Coast Path of the Gods hiking path. Nocelle is the first town on the right. On the Amalfi Coast have you explored beautiful, chic Positano while wading through the crowds and reading too many tourist menus…and thought, “Where can I eat food that locals eat in a place where few tourists go?” [...]
Cinque Terre town, Riomaggiore Did you know Cinque Terre’s ruggedly beautiful coast and its five towns on the Italian Riviera draw about three million tourists a year? Like a never ending stampede of wild horses hungry for hiking and pesto.How do you as a food lover find places to eat where locals eat at local [...]
street in Trastevere area, Rome Looking for truly vegetarian restaurants in Italy where chefs and servers understand your diet, where they offer you creative, delicious fare? Eleanora Baldwin, Rome resident, food lover and blogger to the rescue! Read her article, Eternal Veggies, in her January 15 Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino blog (aglioolioepeperoncino.com) and jump on [...]
If you travelled to Italy this year, perhaps you’re sitting back with a glass of your favourite Italian red in hand, giving you a warm feeling. You’re reflecting on your vacation in Italy. What were your most magical moments? Your most cherished memories? Here are a couple of my most cherished memories in Italy this [...]
In these dark December nights, let me whisk you away to the bright, high energy colours of Italy. I’ve always loved bright colours. I feel so alive among them. No little black dresses for me. A little turquoise dress is more my style, or a glittery gold top with lacy black skirt to set off [...]
historic centre of Pienza, Tuscany where cars are not allowed except for a few situations. Driving for the first time in Italy before or after your Italian cooking school tour? Want to know all the ins and outs quickly from one source? We found it for you at the Slow Travel site’s Italy information section [...]
Soon we’ll be wishing friends and family “Buon Natale”— Merry Christmas or “Buone Feste”— Happy Holidays. What to give those who love Italy on your list? I like to give gifts that friends can consume, as in eat and drink. A high quality Italian panettone with butter, lots of raisins and candied fruit. A bottle [...]
All over Italy at this time of year, people eagerly anticipate the arrival of the fresh, new, fruity olive oil. One year I was in Italy in November and brought some new olive oil to my friend, Lucia in Rome. Her face lit up like a chandelier, “Oh! Olio nuovo!” In Italy they start harvesting [...]
This last Italy trip I spent three days in Naples, not only famous food wise for its pizza, coffee and seafood but also for its desserts and pastries. I feel I just scratched Naples’ surface and will definitely return to this lively, colourful, multi-layered city. On a Sunday I walked in Naples’ old centre to the [...]
