Italy

It should be no secret by now that I LOVE Umbria. I love Italy but the calm, unspoiled countryside of Umbria is where I choose to return to year after year. We often rent an Airbnb and just spend the days traveling around the hilltowns, collecting great wine, meats, and cheeses made by locals. Wine tasting is also part of the allure of this region so I’m always on the lookout for really cool, and …

It’s no secret that I seek out really cool food and wine experiences everywhere I travel. And Italy never disappoints! After a recent Windstar cruise exploring the Mediterranean Islands of Spain, France, and Italy, we decided to spend a few days on Capri. I was searching for the top restaurants on Capri and looking for a really unique culinary experience when I came across the Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Tasting at Giardino di Capri. …

Most visitors flock to Lake Como in hopes of catching a glimpse of the island’s most famous resident, George Clooney. But many are missing out on what is truly the region’s most impressive lake, Lago Maggiore (Lago is lake in Italian). I lived in Milan for several years and this was always my favorite day trip. Over the years, I’ve recommended choosing Lake Maggiore vs. Lake Como. People thank me for introducing them to this …

I FINALLY made it to Capri! I’ve spent a lot of time in Italy but never made it to the Amalfi Coast or Capri (shameful, I know). So after our recent Windstar Cruise from Barcelona to Rome, we decided to tack on a few days and visit Capri. We had one experience on Capri that was truly the highlight of our 2-week European trip. You’ll have to read on to learn what it is – …

My travel style has certainly evolved over the years. And while I’ll never turn down a stay in a luxury hotel, I have found that I prefer to stay in independent accommodations when I travel to Italy. We go to Italy every year and always opt to rent a villa in Tuscany or Umbria or anywhere we decide to go. When we moved to Milan, our first month I decided to rent a villa in …

It seems like a lot of people are thinking about moving to Italy from the U.S. these days. I did it several years ago and it was a magical experience. I’ve had friends ask me what it was like moving to Italy as an American and it certainly requires a lot of patience. Families may be curious about moving to Italy with children. We moved to Milan when my children were 7 and 9 years …