Italian cuisine is undoubtedly a feast for the senses. Homemade pastas, fresh vegetables and virgin olive oil are staples of the Italian diet. Apulia region is the queen of the Mediterranean diet and fresh fish is always available, whether you are looking for a romantic dinner or a simple healthy lunch. Have a look at the Apulia region on Trips2Italy web site.
Food and Wine
Sea Salt comes from Sicily
A vacation in Sicily may evoke a myriad of images; uncontaminated landscapes, centuries-old traditions, Greek temples, delicious traditional food and a crystal clear sea. Stop by the beautiful Erice and drive along the unique Salt Road with the many red-roofed windmills. The white pyramids of the sea salt piled along the evaporation basin is just one of the many breath-taking views that will be stuck on your mind forever.
Langhe: Land of Kings, Wines and Truffles
Looking for the perfect destination for a gourmet gateway? Ask Trips2Italy about the Langhe, in the Piedmont region. It is an area of gently undulating hills, ancient castles, medieval villages and vast vineyards where some of the finest specialties and wines (Barolo, Nebbiolo ) of the whole northern Italy are produced. Discover the taste of the truffles, the many fine wines and its culture in an enchanting undiscovered landscape.
Naples and the Italian Royal Pizza
Naples is the southern culinary capital of Italy. The Pizza was born here in honor of Queen Margherita di Savoia in 1889. The queen was visiting the city ... Continue reading "Naples and the Italian Royal Pizza"
Exploring the Unique History of Coffee in Trieste
When tourists think of the best place for good coffee in the beautiful nation of Italy, famous towns such as Naples or Rome are often the first to come to mind. These cities, however, are not the only coffee spots in the country. On the opposite side of the peninsula, sharing a border with Slovenia, the city of Trieste is one of the most important coffee towns of the Italian nation. Continue reading "Exploring the Unique History of Coffee in Trieste"
Learn about Art and Culture of the Aosta Valley During Foire de Saint Ourse
Skiers know that they can find quite a few great places to go skiing on their Italian vacation, and the Aosta Valley is one that often stands out amongst the best in the country. You can find great lifts and runs, perfect snow, and plenty to love about the area. This area offers far more than just great skiing though. Continue reading "Learn about Art and Culture of the Aosta Valley During Foire de Saint Ourse"
Marche Region: an Alternative Itinerary for Nature, Art and White Truffle
As some may know, the delicious and exclusive white truffle can be found and savored not only in the Alba and Piedmont region, but also in the municipality of Acqualagna in Italy’s central region of Marche. Although Acqualagna’s population is only less than 5000, it is renowned throughout Europe for its centuries-old tradition of truffle gathering, production and marketing due to its climatic conditions which make it possible to harvest truffles year round. Continue reading "Marche Region: an Alternative Itinerary for Nature, Art and White Truffle"
Cremona: a Musical City with a Very Sweet Tooth
Have you ever climbed up and down a thousand steps in a narrow staircase?
Have you ever been to the place where some of the world’s finest violins come from?
Have you ever tasted sweet and delicious nougat?
If you can answer yes to at least at one of these questions then you know this is Cremona; a beautiful little jewel of a city right on the left bank of the Po river on the border between Lombardy and the Emilia Romagna regions of northern Italy.
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Fontina Cheese: Taste a Slice of Aosta Valley
The Fontina is a DOP cheese which means that it has the Denomination of Protected Origin in all of the European Union and around the world, a classification that today guarantees at a European level the respect for strict production regulations and allows for the maintenance of the cheese's specific and organoleptic qualities, as well as its centuries-old tradition. In fact, the “Fontina Valdostana” is exclusively produced with whole, not pasteurized milk of bovines of Aosta Valley which must and traditionally feed directly on the high pastures of the surrounding mountains. Continue reading "Fontina Cheese: Taste a Slice of Aosta Valley"
San Daniele Ham : A Celebration of Flavors in Friuli Venezia Giulia!
Land of the Romans, Lombards, Venetians and the Habsburgs the Friuli Venezia Giulia region is a hidden treasure to be discovered for its history, customs and hospitable people. Let us focus on a beautiful and charming small town called San Daniele which is said to be the place where the perfect Friulan dialect is spoken and for this, it is also known as the “Little Sienna” (Siena, Tuscany the cradle of the Italian language) . Continue reading "San Daniele Ham : A Celebration of Flavors in Friuli Venezia Giulia!"