LIGURIA

Bordered by the Ligurian Sea, the Alps region’s hosts many famous attractions and boasts a dense population. Liguria is the place of origin of pesto, a tribute to the large number of pine trees found throughout the region.  This is now a world-wide favorite sauces, …

 MOLISE

Although Molise used to be combined with nearby Abruzzo, it split off in 1963, making it Italy’s youngest region. Largely undiscovered by most tourists, Molise’s small size and relative obscurity has come to be known as the “Molise Conspiracy.” The Italian public jokes that it …

Lupini Beans

If you haven’t heard of them yet, prepare to add a line to your grocery list. A member of the pea family, Lupini Beans (also referred to as Lupin or Lupine Beans), have been sweeping the world with their distinctive flavor and ability to be …

MARCHE

Marche (le Marche in Italian) embodies the classic Italian look and feel, with scenic vineyards, storybook worthy castles and, of course, delicious food. Brimming with hills and mountains, Marche faces the Adriatic Sea to the east. Sunrises here shower the region with golden rays while …

FALL – THE GOLDEN SEASON / AUTUNNO – LA STAGIONE D’ORO

There’s never a bad season to visit Italy.  But Autumn might just be the best. Temperatures are cooler and the crowds are thinner.  Rates of fare for restaurants and hotels are often scaled back a bit.  And the beautiful scenery is an ample offset to …

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