Favorite Reads on Italy (FRI) is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that we’ve come across that week.
This week’s roundup features reasons to visit Naples, get off the beaten path in Mantua, the town on Amelia in Umbria, and more.
Culture and Travel
Chaotic Naples is intimidating, but rewards brave tourists by Toronto Star – Visitors often stay away from Naples yet this city is vibrant and so full of life. As mentioned in the article “Any traveler with good common sense will feel comfortable here”.
Rebecca Front see Rome on foot by Guardian Travel – There’s a lot of ground to cover in Rome and the best way to do so is on foot. So bring along a pair of good walking shoes!
Taking the Kids — and visiting Mantua, a hidden Italian gem by Fox News – Get off the beaten path and get a quintessential Italian experience in hidden gems like Mantua, a city just 40 minutes from Verona.
Along the Francigena:Radicofani and its Robin Hood by Too Much Tuscany – Need to get away and enjoy a walk in the Tuscan countryside along Via Francigena.
‘World’s first ghetto’ in Venice to receive 500th anniversary makeover by Telegraph Travel – Great news to hear that extensive work is expected to restore and preserve the Ghetto of Venice.
Top 10 places to visit in north-western Sicily by The Sicilian Godmother – We spent two weeks one summer on the north-western side of Sicily and it’s filled with many spectacular gems.
Amelia, a surprising town with 3,000 years of history by Italian Storytellers – Amelia, in the region of Umbria, is lesser-known and one of our favorite places in the region.
The Pitti Uomo Diaries: Florence is where the heart is by Huffington Post – The food and hospitality in this city can heal any weary soul.
Luca Parmitano: The Italian astronaut talks aliens, itchy noses, and eating lasagne in space by Independent – Insights to life in space.
Food and Drinks
Panforte: Story and Recipe by Tuscanycious – While you will find plenty of shops selling panforte in Siena, you might be surprised that many families still prepare this at home.
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