Do you like Prosecco? It’s an easy drink, the bubbles give excitement to your glass, and it’s affordable. But, what else do you know about it? Did you know the Glera grape, which grew in the Prosecco region of Italy, was grown in Ancient Rome? Have you ever looked at […]
Burano by Wendy VanHatten Burano, an island in the northern Venetian Lagoon, has been referred to as one of the most colorful places on earth. Approaching Burano from Venice, it’s easy to see why. Brightly colored houses, every single one of them, pop against the water of the channels. At […]
Want to go to Italy? by Wendy VanHatten Better question…want to go and learn to cook? I’m in. Looking for a fantastic cooking experience in Tuscany? Recently, I partnered with the owners of Watermill at Posara, Tuscany. This unique setting is the ideal place for their relaxing, inspiring, fun-filled painting […]
Learn a little about this ancient city and the sites to see. What comes to mind when one thinks of Rome? Probably for some, its an image of the Pope celebrating the Holy Mass within the walls of the Vatican City. For others, its pictures of the ancient ruins that abound […]
By Wendy VanHatten “Trieste offers no unforgettable landmark, no universally familiar melody, no unmistakable cuisine.” Jan Morris Why on earth would anyone go to Trieste after reading that quote from travel writer Jan Morris? Because. In fact, writers have come to Trieste for years to embrace the city’s prickly grace, […]
Have you been wine tasting and someone mentioned the words Super Tuscan? Does that mean it’s a Chianti? Or, is it something else? In fact, what makes a Super Tuscan super? In doing some research, this is what I found. In Italy there are strict laws governing winemaking. Wines produced […]
