Tuscany
When we travel with our dear friend, Kathy McCabe, it’s hard to remember that while we are dreaming of unforgettable vacations, panoramic views, and incredible food, there are Italian…
San Genesio- Casciana Terme
On the typical Italian’s calendar of events, one is apt to find a heavy trend toward festivals which, for one reason or another, are geared primarily towards adults. The town…
Gelato Fest- Florence
One of the delights of a visit to Italy is the rich, handcrafted cuisine. Arguably the Piece de Resistance of Italian delicacies is artisanal gelato. Crafted by the skilled hands…
Volto Santo of Lucca- An Ancient Tradition
The Volto Santo di Lucca or the Holy Face of Lucca commemorates a centuries old wooden statue in the hilly Tuscan town of Lucca. This particular rendering that now hangs…
Festa della Rificolona
To see the Tuscan night sky ablaze with hand painted lanterns is a sight to behold. The energy in Florence is reverent and joyful on the evening of September 7th,…
Puccini Festival
Each year a lakeside town in Italy remembers and celebrates an operatic composer that once fell in love with the charming village of Torre del Lago. A deep love between…
Palio di Siena
The Palio di Siena, locally known simply as ‘Il Palio’, is a bareback horse race that takes place in the Tuscan city of Siena twice annually, once at the beginning…
Vinoforum- Rome’s 14th Annual Wine Fest
Rome is currently gearing up for its annual Summer wine extravaganza, Vinoforum, which will bring together an internationally renowned group of gastronomic connoisseurs. This festival will precipitate the Roma Food…