I have visited Lake Como on a number of occasions. From the first time I laid eyes on the setting, I was in love. In love with the luscious gardens protected by thick, stone walls. In love with the sleek sailboats of the rich and famous. In love with the small, cobble...
Italian cuisine is simple. My Italian friend gasped when she opened up my heavily stocked spice cupboard typical of American households. “Why would anyone need so many spices?!” she complained. (After visiting her kitchen I clearly understood why she was overwhelmed....
We spent three weeks in Italy recently and we ate gelato every day except one. I very rarely eat ice cream at home so I wondered, “Why the gelato habit every afternoon?” Is it the manageable size? The fact that there is a gelato shop on every corner inviting...
This summer, my friend is taking her daughter on a surprise birthday trip to Italy. (Is she in for an incredible surprise or what?) A couple weeks ago, my friend emailed and asked, “If we had two extra days to tour around, would you suggest Rome or Florence?”...
We couldn’t be happier that our travelers are excited about their experience with Niteo Tours! They are sharing their excitement with their friends, relatives and colleagues. What we hear is that they like our small group approach. The tours are small enough to...
In Italy, coffee is serious business. Belly up to the bar (okay, maybe not too close), stand up straight, place your order confidently, and swig your drug in one swallow… just like the locals. Remember, Italy isn’t the place to show your personal beverage...
