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Vesuvius and the buried treasures of Herculaneum
August 24, 2013/in Blog/by admin

Around 1:00 p.m. on August 24, 79 A.D., Vesuvius exploded over the Bay of Naples, shooting a column…...

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Summertime Fresh: Caprese Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella
July 10, 2013/in Blog/by admin

Few dishes evoke the freshness of summer in Italy like the Caprese Salad, named for the…...

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Hannibal, 100,000 men and 37 elephants against the Roman Republic
June 24, 2013/in Blog/by admin

Ancient Rome was nearly extinguished in the 3rd century BC. Who was Hannibal, and did he really cross…...

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Theater Behind Bars: Italian Prisons use Art as Rehabilitation
May 29, 2013/in Blog/by admin

All the World's a Stage, even behind bars... Italy is using theater, fine dining and fashion to rehabilitate their…...

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The Giro d’Italia: Real Men Wear Pink!
May 17, 2013/in Blog/by admin

THE GIRO d'ITALIA bike race is on now, so here's some handy info to get you up to…...

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Florence vs. Bologna: Ilaria weighs in on her favorite city!
April 29, 2013/in Blog/by admin

"Why I like living in Bologna..." Our guide Ilaria was born and raised in Florence but has lived…...

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And the Contest Winner is…
April 22, 2013/in Blog/by Brett

CONGRATULATIONS to... Lucky Judi Webster Greene from Vermont, USA!She has won €1,000 Euro off the price of a…...

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Springtime in Tuscany = Fresh Fava Beans and Pecorino
April 19, 2013/in Blog/by admin

BACELLI e PECORINO FRESCO (aka Fava Beans and Fresh Sheep’s Cheese)The Italians love their seasonal specialties, and nothing…...

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A Step Closer to Heaven: the "Ceiling" of the Siena Cathedral is now Open!
April 12, 2013/in Blog/by Brett

THE GATE OF HEAVEN (“Divina Bellezza”) -- the upper storeys of Siena's cathedral are now openFrom April 6…...

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Week 4 Name This Place Contest - last chance to enter to win
April 08, 2013/in Blog/by Brett

Win a €1,000 Euro discount off of the price of any of our tours. Click here for the…...

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