The Emilia Romagna region contains some of the most famous gastronomy of Italy, with world-famous traditional Italian food such as mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar and Parma ham.
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Eating out in Rome can romantic, special, and one of the best meals of your life. It might sometimes also be a bit bewildering. With a vast array of dishes and traditions, sometimes it’s hard to know what to request to get some of the best of Roman cuisine.
There are few cities in the world with a culinary history that spans not only vast amounts of distance but also vast amounts of time. One such city is Rome. Roman food has existed for millennia and some Rome restaurants have themselves existed for centuries.
Carnival in Italy has typically been a time of decadence, a storm before the calm if you will. The time of Lent was traditionally a time for Catholics to abstain from meat, eggs, milk and dairy for 40 days.
Travelers to Italy will never forsake the country’s legendary heavy hitters like Rome, Venice, and Florence; a growing number of discerning tourists are partaking in the delights of Bologna. And budget travel in Italy is doable, even in one of its wealthiest cities.
Parma is home to two of Italy’s most renowned culinary exports — Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto di Parma. Nestled in an area known as food valley, Parma has been producing key ingredients for Italian cuisine for centuries; today they are exported all over the world.
Summertime in Italy is a treat: beautiful beaches, wonderful food, and stunning architecture. But it is also really, really hot. How do you keep yourself refreshed and alert while taking in all that Italy has to offer? Why, delving into Italian coffee culture of course!
Just over an hour from Rome by train, Naples sits under the rumbling watch of Mount Vesuvius, a city steeped in history.
Tuscan cuisine is renowned for its simplicity, seasonality, and reliance on the best fresh foods. Cooking in Tuscany derives largely from its famous terroir, the wonderful landscape that produces such fresh and delicious ingredients.
With millions of tourists every year and a local population of only 55,000, Venice can get a little cozy — particularly during high season.