10 Favorite Reads on Italy this week: Nov 7, 2014

Favorite Reads on Italy (FRI) is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that I’ve come across that week.

Postcard from Italy: Val Pusteria in South Tyrol

This week’s roundup features a day out exploring Emilia-Romagna, a fascinating exhibition in South Tyrol, the stunning yet little known Cilento coast, what’s in the markets in November, and more.

Culture and Travel

Move over Amalfi: Why the Cilento Coast is Italy’s true beauty by Mail Online – The Amalfi Coast will always hold a special place in my heart but if you are looking to getaway from the crowds Cilento coast is the perfect destination.

The Colosseum: Ancient Ruin Or Modern Venue? by Huffington Post – Sparking a lively debate as to whether the decision to restore the Colosseum’s arena would be an appropriate move.

The Perfect Italian Saturday – A Castle and Lunch by A Path to Lunch – There’s so much to discover in Emilia-Romagna and after that a hearty, delicious meal is the reward!

Free Accommodation? Yes! Barter Your Way Across Italy by Green Holiday Italy – Great initiative and perfect for those who are traveling to Italy on a budget.

“Frozen Stories” from Alpine Glaciers by Italy Magazine – A fascinating exhibition in Bolzano in South Tyrol that I am definitely putting on my list on my next visit to this region. 

Food and Drinks

A harvest to forget by Olive Oil Times – We were devastated to learn from our friends who have an olive grove in Umbria that they won’t be harvesting either this year due damage done by the olive fly. So no new olive oil this year.

2014 Extra virgin olive oil: “you need to make to do with what you have” by Discovering Umbria – A lovely read and positive attitude regarding the olive oil situation this year in Umbria.

‘Holy Wine’ of Tuscany destroyed by hail by The Telegraph – As you might already have heard, it was also a challenge this year for vineyards due to the wet summer.

Craving chestnuts by The Florentine – So am I and one of the many reasons I love fall…there’s also a recipe worth trying out.

November. What to pick up at the market?”  by Juls’ Kitchen – One of the reasons I love Italy is eating seasonal produce and some of my favorite fruits and produce can be found in the markets now.