While looking up at the towers of the Sagra Familia in Barcelona, browsing the shop windows of Milan’s Via Montenepoleone or riding a European style trolley in San Francisco, it is easy to get distracted and far easier for a… Continue Reading
From my portfolio: originally published in Italo-Americano Gucci, Valentino, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Trussardi – we all know the names and are familiar with the image of these fashion powerhouses, but how did Italian fashion brands establish such a… Continue Reading
Spaghetti Bolognese a.k.a “Spag-bol” is not a Bolognese dish. Virginio Merola, the mayor of Bologna, Italy has officially decided to call out anyone around the world serving Spaghetti Bolognese. He has declared it “fake news”. (Above photo C. Abernethy) Tagliatelle… Continue Reading
Holiday apartment, Casa Vacanze Namaste is a five-minute walk from the historical center of Lecco on Lake Como. Owner, Alina Tomasini is your loving and caring host ready to welcome you to your vacation home during your visit to Lake Como. The… Continue Reading
In the middle of Lake Resia in the South Tyrol, in the Trentino-AltoAdige region of Italy is a fourteenth-century church steeple. (Photos by Celia Abernethy) It’s a stunning sight to see but a bit of a sad story. In the… Continue Reading
Italian Travel companies center on creating happiness for their guests Authenticity and sharing traditions are at the heart of creating long-lasting happiness and memories that travelers will bring back home after their trip to Italy. This year at the TTG… Continue Reading
Badly behaved tourists in Italy are being fined hefty fees for doing things they would probably never think of doing at home. Raucous football fans in the streets, skinny dippers in historical fountains, and daredevils jumping off bridges are only… Continue Reading
The Greek temples of Paestum in Italy are a Unesco heritage site. Don’t miss seeing the splendor of this 2,500 year old archeological site and spend some time at the nearby beach clubs. The Paestum beaches follow miles and miles… Continue Reading
It’s not goodbye but “arrivederci “to free museum entrance on the first Sunday every month in Italy. The Minister of Culture, Alberto Bonisoli announced (August 1, 2018) that Domenica al Museo program will end. Since 2014, the program allowed patrons free… Continue Reading
Getting help from the locals is the best way to find restaurants when traveling! I had some help finding these places on my visit to Venice (read my guide here). I was traveling with my (Italian) husband’s family. My brother-in-law’s… Continue Reading