Second Wave
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Italy’s second wave is upon us. Find out what that means.
Read MoreWelcome to a corner of the internet where Italy, storytelling, and savoring life meet. Whether you’re dreaming of your next trip, exploring Italian roots, or just looking for a more delicious way to live, you’ll find inspiration here. Want the newest essays, travel tips, and recipes before anyone else? They always land first in The Grapevine.
Modernization and Mass Production are not the same thing
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How I gained a whole new appreciation for olive oil at Frantoio Filippi.
Read MoreWild Asparagus and Me
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How a single stalk of wild asparagus can be ever so much more than that.
Read MoreVillage-Schooled
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Our kids are getting an education the likes of which we dared not dream.
Read MoreAn Italian village, sucker-punched by COVID
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The pandemic hit Spello in ways I hadn’t imagined.
Read MoreWhat can I say?
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No, really. I find myself with writer’s block about how to tell you about our release from quarantine.
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How to Wait
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In which Nicolas, at age 14, writes about his misadventures on our Spello stoop.
Read MoreCoping with Quarantine
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You’ve heard the typical advice. Now read eight new ways to keep steady in an unsteady world.
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The Refusal
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What happened at the French Embassy. Spoiler alert. There were no pastries offered or eaten.
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Scrapping college tours for mountain adventures
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Why do we always go INTO the cold for Spring Break?
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Gifts for Italy-Lovers, from Simple to Spectacular
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This year I offer eight highly-curated gift ideas for the Italophile on your list, with variations to create a thoughtful present for any budget. If you have a loved one who has a passion for food, wine, history, art, or more—you’ll find a worthy gift idea here.
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Send Your Teen to Language School
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When Siena returned from her two week stint at language school in Arezzo, I realized that what she got from the experience was far more than an increase in Italian knowledge.
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