The city of Modica, Sicily re-blossoms during the first annual contest for the most beautifully decorated balcony in town called Modica Città Ri-fiorita. An initiative not without political contoversy, however.
Continue Reading »Learn how to make gift chocolates at our chocolate making class in Umbria, and save 25%.
Continue Reading »Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular stage sets are not to be missed at the 2010 Arena of Verona Opera Festival, held in the Roman amphitheatre.
Continue Reading »Take a tour of my walled garden in Modica Sicily, and enjoy the real world of spring.
Continue Reading »Orchids are just a few of the delights to be found when walking in Sicily during the wildflower season in Italy. Then there’s lunch.
Continue Reading »April 16-25, 2010 marks Italy’s 12th annual Culture Week, or Settimana della Cultura, during which visitors enjoy free entry to state-run museums and archeological sites.
Continue Reading »The Madonna in Italy may not sing and dance, but on Easter Sunday she runs across the piazza in Sulmona, while in the town of Modica, the Easter Madonna is known for her kisses. Follow these fascinating Easter celebrations in Italy, during processions in Abruzzo and Sicily.
Continue Reading »A stunning collection of Caravaggio’s work is on display at a special exhibition in Rome, and includes works on loan from museums around the world.
Continue Reading »In the countryside around Ragusa in Sicily, fields destined for cultivation were cleared of rocks. But what to do with the rocks? Traditional stone structures or the amazing and mysterious muragghi are the answer.
Continue Reading »The Vatican Museums are home to one of the finest collections of art in the world, and special after-hours tours of the Vatican allow you to savor this extraordinary tour experience without the crowds.
Continue Reading »The most beautiful olive trees in Italy are the oldest ones, and they can be found in Apulia and in Sicily.
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