Italy is home to a vibrant film making industry that has been widely recognized over the years for its quality…
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You've probably enjoyed a luscious Bellini or two during brunch but there's a second Bellini-inspired dish that you have to…
I know. “Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink” is a bold statement. But, the first time I sipped a Bicerin, I knew…
Accordion player in the piazza (Photo: Brent Petersen) Excerpt from a larger piece I'm working on: Ortigia is a maze…
Fresh squeezed orange juice made with citrus from the Ortigia Market (photo: Brent Petersen) The exact dates vary, but the…
Less than an hour from Catania's international airport in Sicily is one of my favorite towns in the world, Ortigia. …
Photo: Brent PetersenPhoto: Brent PetersenPhoto: Brent PetersenPhoto: Brent PetersenPhoto: Brent PetersenPhoto: Brent Petersen About the Author Brent Petersen is the…