Saving Puglia’s Olive Groves One Tree at a Time: Masseria Il Frantoio
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Saving as many of these ancient giants as possible is the passion and commitment of Armando Balestrazzi and his wife, Rosalba, owners of Masseria Il Frantoio, a quaint inn in Puglia, Italy.
A Roman Spa in Bormio, Italy
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The Romans first discovered the thermal springs of Bormio, Italy, over 2,000 years ago and created baths around them. Travel writer Diana Russler finds their popularity was such that even Leonardo Da Vinci came to soak in the hot waters.
“Cin-Cin,” Under the Sea – The Drink’s in the Drink
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The northwest of Sardinia, the second largest island off the coast of Italy, is well-known to Italians who frequent its white sand beaches and clear blue waters, but not so well-known to the rest of the world. Its food, produced according to traditional techniques, and the quality wine made in the region are also known primarily
Salami and Strawberries in Hilly Nemi, Italy
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In Roman times, the wealthy escaped the politics and heat of Rome to relax in the village of Nemi, where sparkling water continues to pour freely from Lake Nemi and into the community fountain. Perhaps they visited in the very places where the men were now sitting, talking and sipping espresso and the children gobbled ice cream.
A Visit to Savigno, the City of Truffles
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Culinary tourists have fallen in love with the bounty of Emilia Romagna, the region in northern Italy that is home to the holy trinity of prosciutto ham from Parma, traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Less well known, however, is that the region is also a truffle-lover’s paradise, especially in autumn when white truffles are abundant. Amerigo 1934, a small trattoria known for its truffle-centric menus in the tiny hill town of Savigno, may be one of the best places to enjoy this earthy delicacy.
An Insightful Tour of Umbria and Tuscany
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.... the ambience and beauty of these small villages that date back to Etruscan and Roman times.