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Oct 15, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichItaly has been having a bit of a budget problem and in efforts to reestablish the depleted funds, the country is selling off some of their most historic sites to private investors. Over the weekend, RT Network reported that a Grand Inquisitor's villa, a Pope's fort and a Venetian island are just three of the 50 sites that will be sold to help raise the 500M Euros needed to stay in line with EU austerity rules and keep the country's budget deficit within the three percent threshold set by Brussels. ... Read More | 
Oct 10, 2013 | Contributor: Steve MirskyIf you’re an intrepid Italy traveler who’s ventured well beyond Rome, Tuscany, Venice and the Amalfi Coast, you might consider making your way to Puglia. Sitting at the heel of "the boot," Puglia is a region renowned for its Pizzica folk dancing, historic ruins, year-round fresh produce and loads of artisan food producers. ... Read More | 
Oct 9, 2013 | Contributor: Lena KatzHarvest season in Italy is when the three key farming and wine regions in the country come into their peak. It’s a joyful time, as the local farmers bring in the crops they’ve carefully hand-tended throughout the year — and locals and visitors alike dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to wine-soaked gastronomic discovery.... Read More | 
Sep 21, 2013 | Contributor: Marissa StempienVersace’s Spring 2014 runway show during Milan Fashion Week today was an emotional roller-coaster. Falling in and out of love with the collection as each piece came down the runway was enough to leave us in a frenzy over which looks we we’re digging and which made us cringe.... Read More | 
Sep 20, 2013 | Contributor: Marissa StempienIt’s refreshing to see a truly beautiful collection during the chaos that is Fashion Week. With all the peacocking that goes on between designers, editors and even attendees it seems like everyone is always trying to outdo one another.... Read More | 
Aug 29, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico | 1 CommentWine tours are a quintessential part of traveling through Europe, as its regions hold some of the most famous vineyards, brands and family-run wineries in the world. If you’re a frequent traveler to The Old World you may be looking for something a little different this next time around. Like you, we were itching for that extra twist that made a tour stand out among the rest. Below is a compilation of some of Europe’s unique wine experiences.... Read More | 
Jul 31, 2013 | Contributor: Carol Driver | 1 CommentOwner Francesco Alessi is standing proudly in the lush garden of our grand Sicilian villa, Il Giardino di Isabella, holding in his outstretched right hand what appears to be a rusty spear. In broken English, he explains it was the very flagpole his great grandfather had used to claim the land on which we sit, after he had led the revolution against the Bourbon rule of Sicily about 160 years ago.... Read More | 
Jul 24, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternLa Selva, one of Tuscany’s last great private estates, has been listed for sale by Christie’s International Real Estate for about $26 million. Set on an incredible 2,200 acres near Siena, the property includes a historic castle, guest villas and a farmhouse. The heart of the estate is the Castello della Selva, which dates back to the 14th century.... Read More | 
Jun 20, 2013 | Contributor: Marissa StempienThe acting world was hit with a great loss as American actor, James Gandolfini died in Rome, Italy yesterday from a heart attack. Gandolfini starred in over 50 films winning 16 awards including three Emmy awards, five Screen Actors Guild awards, and a Golden Globe while having 26 nominations.... Read More | 
Jun 7, 2013 | Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss | 1 CommentThere are many ways to experience Venice and its surrounding towns, but few as special as from a river cruise along the Po River. This is an experience only available with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. As this is the city of water, living in the very same lagoon and stepping out for a stroll with the Venetians is an ultimate indulgence.... Read More |
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