Travel & Writing in Liguria with Ciao Andiamo
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I had no idea how much teaching writing in Italy would deepen my love of both writing and Italy.
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Here’ll you find trip reports from up and down the Boot, from Turin to Sicily, from Cinque Terre to Puglia. If you want new wanderlust stories delivered to your email inbox once a month, make sure you sign up for my newsletter, the Grapevine. As a special welcome gift, I’ll send you an e-copy of my bestselling novel, Santa Lucia. Imagine that! In a few keystrokes, you’ll be transported to the landscapes, the cities, and the beauty of Italy. No passport required.
Life in Truffle-Scented Turin
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As part of the Local Guide Series, Olivia Windsor (known as Livguine to her fans) opens the door to Turin, a jewel-box city in Italy’s northern foothills.
Read MoreThis is Cinque Terre
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It took me 30 years to return to Cinque Terre. Here’s what I discovered.
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Why you shouldn't daytrip to Florence
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Planning a day trip to Florence for your next trip to Italy? Think again.
Read MoreVenice, in Black and White
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It’s easy to be swept away by the colors of Venice… but there’s more to captivate the eye.
Read MoreA new perspective on Venice
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How a beloved children’s book changed how I think about Venice. With loads of recommendations to help you enjoy even an off-season visit to La Serenissima.
Read MoreMatera is more than a sad story
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The story of Matera lingered in my heart for years before I visited.
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Mangia Pesce in Gallipoli, Puglia
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How Gallipoli takes the Italian concept of “mangia pesce” and turns it into a lifestyle and an art form.
Read MoreFive days in Torre Chianca, Puglia
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I bet you’ve never heard of Torre Chianca. Will you want to go there after reading this post? Let’s see….
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Finding my Joy in Liguria
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Part of the Local Guide Series — Discover Liguria with Marilyn Ricci.
Read MoreThe Southern Marche Region, an Unknown Gem
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An American wine-guy shares why he fell in love with Le Marche, and how to explore his favorite region of Italy.
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Bologna is more than Porticos and Parmesan
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Learn why Bologna is known as “the learned, the fat, and the red.” And also why it needs to be on your bucket list.
Read MoreAt Home in Abruzzo
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Part of the Local Guide Series, Teresa Mastrobuono leads us in a discovery of undiscovered Abruzzo.
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