Italy Proposal Ideas: Verona, Italy
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Barolo Wine Tours from Turin and Milan
byLooking for Barolo wine tours from Turin and Milan? We’ve got you! Some of the best day trips from Turin or Milan take you…
A Cinque Terre Alternative: 5 less touristy Italian Riviera destinations
byLooking for a Cinque Terre alternative? Check out these five Italian Riviera destinations to get away from the Cinque Terre Italy tourist crowds. …
My New Website: Barolo Wine Tours + Full Italy Travel Planner Services
byMy Italy travel planner services take you to Barolo & Beyond. Don’t worry, the girl’s not going dry – Girl’s Gotta Drink continues to…
2023 Italy Travel News and Updates
byNew Year travel planning is on the way and Italy remains high on everyone’s list. What do you need to know about 2023 Italy…
Armchair Travel: Wine Pairing and Books
byIf you follow me on Instagram, you know that books have been one of my escapes during this super cool pandemic chapter of our…
My Favorite Books of 2021 & an Invite to Read with Me
byWhat a year, y’all. Not quite as recovered from this whole pandemic thing as we’d hope. But, whatcha gonna do? Me? I read. A…
Northern Italy White Wines You Should Be Drinking
byOur Northern Italy White Wines guest post comes via a favorite former expat, Diana Zahuranec. State-side again, her Italian wine adventures continue from the…
Piedmont Travel: Alba White Truffle Frequently Asked Questions
byIf you’ve got Piedmont travel planned, don’t miss a chance to experience the storied Alba white truffle. The Alba white truffle is a full…
Alba Italy Guide: One of the best small towns in Piedmont
byAlba Italy – your inside scoop on one of the best small towns in Piedmont Italy! The Piedmont region is a haven of gastronomic…
Where to Stay in Barolo Wine Country: Geography, Practicalities
byWhere to stay in Barolo wine country or the larger Piedmont wine region: an insider’s guide to what you need to know. A question…
Barbera Wine Pairing: Lessons from Piedmont
byBarbera wine pairing – that tantalizing acidity makes it oh-so food-friendly! Let’s start our Barbera wine pairing lesson with a look at the grape…
Barbaresco Food Pairing: Lessons from Piedmont
byA Barbaresco food pairing lesson, complete with recipes! Okay, so you may have already read our piece on Barolo wine pairing. Since Barbaresco and…
Barolo Wine Pairing: Lessons From Piedmont
byBarolo wine pairing lessons – and, don’t forget to apply test your learnings! To get things going, I created a quick and easy food…