Everybody Loves Tuscany

Tuscany Lockdown Round 2 Tuscany, including Florence, where I’ve lived for the past 5 years, is about to start a second lockdown.  The world watched as we first endured a prior lockdown in March knowing it was coming their way with increasing infections of Covid-19 spreading throughout our world. In Italy, we had a very strict […]

If you’re missing Italy and Umbria in particular, have a look at a Umbria webcam to see what is happening live in Umbria right now! The below Umbria live streams are happening right now in: Assisi – Basilica di San Francesco Live Stream Perugia -Piazza IV Novembre Live Stream Spello – Piazza John Fitzgerald Kennedy […]

This Italian beach webcam is located at a main summer resort in Lignano Sabbiadoro situated along the coast of the Northern Adriatic Sea halfway between Venice and Trieste. Summer is the time most Italians head to the beach and especially in August during the holiday season to escape the brutal heat in many areas of […]

If you are missing Venice, check out these webcams showing what’s happening in Venice in the moment! Venice is the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region. There are many popular sites to see and things to do in Venice such as St. Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Grand […]

Due to a rise in Covid-19 infections, new restrictions in Italy have been imposed. Effective today, masks must now be worn outdoors from 6pm- 6am in spaces where people gather. This includes spaces and premises open to the public as well as in public spaces (squares, open spaces, streets and promenades). Additionally, dance activities are […]

All’antico Vinaio is a legendary panini shop located on 4 premises on Via de Neri in Florence, Italy. Recently, a location in Milan has been opened and 2 pop up shops for a limited time of 30 days were realized in New York City and Los Angeles. All sandwiches at All’antico vinaio are made on […]

Porchetta di Ariccia is made in Ariccia, a town in Rome known for its making of Porchetta. In fact, Porchetta di Ariccia has obtained the recognition of protected geographical indication (PGI)  This porchetta is distinguished by its unique crunchiness of the crust and rosy and tender meat. The meat is only seasoned with garlic, rosemary, salt and black […]

Top 10 Regional Italian Dishes If you are traveling in Italy, here are the top 10 regional Italian dishes you must try according to Mojo Travels.  Locations covered in this video include Puglia, Umbria, Abruzzo, Trentino Alto Adige, Emilia Romagna, Sicily, Lombardy, Tuscany, Lazio and Campania.  See if you can guess the foods of each […]

Matera Matera has been named 2019’s European Capital of Culture.  Matera is located in southern Italy in the region of Basilicata. The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Matera will be hosting a number of extraordinary events to celebrate being the capital of culture for 2019. […]

Crab and Prosecco Linguine Here’s an easy and delicious recipe for crab and prosecco linguine.  What’s even better is that this video shows it being made in beautiful Venice.  Enjoy!  Video courtesy of itv Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova