“Non e vero, ma ci credo! It’s not true, but I believe it!“ Growing up in a southern Italian family, I learned about Italian superstitions and…

Pantesca salad is a traditional recipe from the island of Pantelleria, a wonderful place, full of naturalistic and gastronomic treasures. Colorful and fresh, this dish is…

I am a bit of a tomato snob. It comes from having grown up in Calabria, where the bounty of tomatoes is unimaginable. I always tell people…

Kissed by the sun year-round, Sicily is famous for its oranges and other citrus fruits; in fact, it’s the region where most Italian citrus fruits are…

The Panzanella salad is a unique dish typical of Tuscan cuisine and central Italy, think Umbria, Lazio and Le Marche. It is a cold salad made…

Originating from the island of Capri, caprese salad is a wonderful example of how just a few high-quality ingredients can create something magical. Believed to be…

Do you follow a particular diet? Are you headed to Italy this year and wondering if there’s anything at all that you can enjoy while still…

I belong to several Facebook groups which focus on traveling to Italy. Recently someone innocently asked what is the customary amount for tipping a tour guide…

Summer is around the corner, and with it comes travel. I’m not a fan of hosting tours in the summer. However, I respect that many people…