Exploring Rome with a Local
18 Jun 2017

Exploring Rome with a Local

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Although I’ve visited the Eternal City on five previous occasions, I never had the opportunity to explore Rome with a local, until now. I yearned to be in the city again, since my last time in Rome was four years … Continued

Where the Locals Go for Gelato in Sicily
30 Aug 2015

Where the Locals Go for Gelato in Sicily

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Most travelers to Italy have never heard of Riposto, the small commune on the eastern coast of Sicily. Either did I until a few years ago, when my Sicilian friends insisted that we go there, explaining to me that this … Continued

Gelato – Italy’s Sweet Treat to the World
1 Aug 2014

Gelato – Italy’s Sweet Treat to the World

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Gelato is one of Italy’s great gifts to the world, and once you have tasted authentic Italian gelato, you understand why this is true. Italians consider gelato to be their ice cream, but it really is quite different from American … Continued

I Am in Love with Italy – No Words Needed
23 Mar 2014

I Am in Love with Italy – No Words Needed

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No words needed to understand the beauty of Italy. Check out these images from bella Italia.

Art and Gelato: Exploring Rome With Children
4 Sep 2013

Art and Gelato: Exploring Rome With Children

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With  just over a week left before I leave for Italia, I have a million things yet to do, so today I am grateful for the opportunity to post this guest blog by Sarah Murphy, a writer, who also loves … Continued

Gelato from Florence Comes to NYC
11 Mar 2013

Gelato from Florence Comes to NYC

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For the first time since it opened in 1929 Florence’s famous Vivoli Il Gelato has just opened a shop in NYC on the 6th floor of the newly renovated Macy’s at Herald Square.  As part of a $400 million remodeling … Continued

A Little Bit of Italy in New York City
14 Dec 2012

A Little Bit of Italy in New York City

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Last weekend I went to New York City and had a great time. Everything was all decorated for Christmas and the streets were crowded with excited travelers who  were there for the same reason that I was. Despite the rain … Continued

Margie in Italy
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