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Buon Ferragosto

August 15 is a big, beautiful, summertime holiday in Italy. The tradition goes way back to the days of the Roman Empire, when it was the…

Aug 15, 2023

Buon Ferragosto

Aug 15, 2023

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What’s So Wonderful About the Veneto?

The magic of Venice expands beyond its borders, to the Veneto — a region rich with beauties and deliciousness.

Apr 9

What’s So Wonderful About the Veneto?

Apr 9

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December 13 — Feast of Saint Lucy

Celebrate the Saint of Light and Sight, Italian Style

Dec 13, 2020

December 13 — Feast of Saint Lucy

Dec 13, 2020

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Favorite Chocolate Shops in Italy

With Valentine’s Day, thoughts turn to chocolate. Here’s an excerpt from “100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go” to help you find the…

Feb 13, 2023

Favorite Chocolate Shops in Italy

Feb 13, 2023

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The Legend of La Befana

Sweep Away the Old Year, Italian Style

Jan 4, 2021

The Legend of La Befana

Jan 4, 2021

FIVE HIGHLIGHTS OF SICILY TO DISCOVER BY CAR

My sisters and I had an extraordinary time traveling through Sicily with an AutoEurope Car Rental in springtime — on roads bordered by…

Jun 10

FIVE HIGHLIGHTS OF SICILY TO DISCOVER BY CAR

Jun 10

What’s So Wonderful About Ischia?

A ferry ride from Naples, across the sparkling sea, takes you to the wonderful island of Ischia.

May 12

What’s So Wonderful About Ischia?

May 12

In Rome, Stop and Taste the Artichokes

“Order carciofi,” (pronounced car-CHO-fee), is what I tell travelers who ask for advice about Rome. Sure, you can run around oohing and…

Mar 16, 2023

In Rome, Stop and Taste the Artichokes

Mar 16, 2023

Bologna: Discovering the Secrets of Real Ragu

It smells good in here: high note of nose-tingling parmigiano, base of salty cured salumi, and centering it all is rich meaty ragu, the…

Dec 6, 2022

Bologna: Discovering the Secrets of Real Ragu

Dec 6, 2022

A Golden Day at 300 Gradini Beach, Gaeta

Where HBO’s “My Brilliant Friend” was filmed…

Aug 15, 2022

A Golden Day at 300 Gradini Beach, Gaeta

Aug 15, 2022

Susan Van Allen

Susan Van Allen

Author of “100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go” and lots more about Italian travel, especially for women. www.susanvanallen.com

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