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.
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Tuscany. The name alone conjures up sumptuous visions of world-renowned treasures: Michelangelo’s David, the remarkable Renaissance heritage of Florence, the timeless beauty of the Tuscan landscapes, and the epicurean delights of its cuisine.
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.
Italy has evolved a tremendously rich and diverse food and culture that spans dozens of diverse regions and thousands of years. Locavores before the word existed, Italians are committed to the best products from the regions best suited for their production.
With millions of tourists every year and a local population of only 55,000, Venice can get a little cozy — particularly during high season.
Whether you're starting in Rome and taking the train to Siena or heading to Florence from Milain, the Tuscan region of Ital…
Florence is a city famous for its culture and Renaissance art and architecture. While visiting the city you might also want to consider some Florence day trips so that you can enjoy the majestic Tuscan countryside.
Though you’ll never run out of things to do in Rome, many travelers never get to experience the ancient splendour of the Roman countryside. The city’s influence was immense, with many of the most spectacular Roman gardens located just outside the metropolis.
Almost touching the southwestern tip of Italy (the toe of the boot), Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean.