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Meet José Rallo, CEO of Donnafugata, One of Sicily's Leading Wineries
Sicilian wine is having a moment and Donnafugata is here for it.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Mariella & Attilia Avino, the Chic Sisters Behind Palazzo Avino on the Amalfi Coast
When it comes to fabulous hotels, Palazzo Avino is in a class of its own.
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Laura Itzkowitz
Meet Massimo D'Addezio, One of Rome's Best Bartenders
Rome’s bar and nightlife scene may not be as vast as the scene in New York City or London, but it’s grown a lot over the last 25 years, thanks in part…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Guido Fiorentino, Fifth-Generation Owner of the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento
Set on a promontory overlooking the port of Sorrento, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria was just voted the best resort in Italy in Travel + Leisure’s…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Carlo Guarini, Co-Founder of Castello Frisari, a New Winery Elevating Puglia's Wine Scene
When you think of Italian wine regions, you likely think of Tuscany, Piedmont, and maybe Veneto, Sicily, or Sardinia. But what about Puglia?
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Elizabeth Heath, Umbria-Based Journalist and Founder of Villaggio Tours
Elizabeth Heath is one of the top American journalists living and working in Italy, so it’s no wonder I knew her work long before I met her in person.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Damien O'Farrell, the Expat Coach Who Helps Foreigners Move to Italy
In expat circles, Damien O’Farrell is known as a sort of guru for foreigners looking to move to Italy.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Julie Hunter & Anthony Moss, the Aussie Couple Organizing Supercar Tours in Italy
Julie Hunter and Anthony Moss may not be Italian or live in Italy, but judging by the quality of the tours they organize here, you would never know it.
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Laura Itzkowitz
Meet Massimo Bottura, the Superstar Chef Who Put Modena on the Map
Massimo Bottura needs little introduction. You might have seen him on Stanley Tucci’s show Searching for Italy or Chef’s Table on Netflix.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Francesca Tozzi, General Manager of the Six Senses Rome
The fact that Francesca Tozzi is the General Manager of one of Rome’s most talked about new luxury hotels speaks volumes about her brilliant skills and…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Sisters Elena & Margherita Micheluzzi, the Next Generation of Venetian Glassmakers
The tradition of glassmaking on the island of Murano dates back more than 700 years, so it’s no wonder that Murano glass is famous around the world.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Nicola Olivieri, Sixth Generation Baker at Olivieri 1882
In Italy, Christmas means the scent of panettone wafting through the air—and there are few people who know that smell better than Nicola Olivieri.
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