Italy

Statues carved by a teenage Michelangelo

The genius painter and sculptor was just 19 when he was asked to work on some additions to an important…

2 months ago

Bologna’s delicious street food

Bologna is best known for it's iconic Ragu alla Bolognese and stuffed Tortellini. But, my favorite dish is a street…

2 months ago

Podcast: Tuscany Wine Trips (and Beaches) with Toni Mazzaglia

Toni Mazzaglia from Taste Florence is an expert on Italian Food and Wine. She tells Brent about the wine regions…

2 months ago

Bologna, Italy Food & Travel Guide

Read the entire Bologna Food & Travel Guide Foodie Bologna The region of Emilia-Romagna is filled with some of the most…

2 months ago

The stolen bucket of Bologna, Italy

Torre della Ghirlandina The bell tower in Modena was built in 1179 and is attached to the Modena cathedral by…

2 months ago

The Flatbreads of Modena, Italy

Flatbreads called Crescentina can be found all over Emilia-Romagna. The thing is, they differ widely throughout E-R in the shape…

3 months ago

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

If Modena is known for one thing (besides being the hometown of local hero Luciano Pavarotti), it’s for the sweet…

3 months ago

Modena, Italy Food & Travel Guide

Known for the sweet/sour fruity elixir Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, the city is rich in foodie delights. There’s also a…

3 months ago

Little Hat pasta of Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Cappelletti is one of the most popular pasta shapes in Emilia-Romagna. In the city of Ravenna, they put their own…

4 months ago

Dante’s final resting place

Dante Alighieri, known by the mononym Dante, was an Italian poet and philosopher who is most famous for his work…

4 months ago