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Favorite Reads on Italy is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that we’ve come across during the week. If you come across a favorite read and would like to share it with us on Twitter, use the hashtag #browsingitaly
This week’s roundup includes unusual things to do in Italy, tips on the ferry service on the Amalfi Coast, an ancient perfume store, Easter traditions, and more.
10 Favorite Reads on Italy: Mar 23, 2015
7 Unusual Things To Do in Italy by Inside The Travel Lab – Great places that offer a unique yet fascinating side to Italy. One of the most unusual things we did was to board the historic train Transiberiana d’Italia that took us past breathtaking scenery as we traveled from Isernia, Molise to Sulmona, Abruzzo.
Giving the tourists what they want by The Economist – Finding ways to keep La Fenice opera house in Venice afloat, it’s General Manager unorthodox approach is causing some controversy.
Italy’s Santa Maria Novella: The ancient perfume store you’ve never heard of by CNN – Step into a world of “sweet-smelling potions, colorful liqueurs, eau de colognes, soaps and creams.”
EU warning as olive tree disease spreads in Italy by BBC News – It’s terrifying to hear that the situation has spread and hope the relevant authorities find measures to stop the disease.
Ferry Service on the Amalfi Coast Begins for 2015 by Ciao Amalfi – Handy post for those who are planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast.
Weekend Break: Rome for the third time by Girl In Florence – An itinerary that will take you off-the-beaten path and at a doable pace. Since there is still much to see in Rome, I hope Georgette will be back in Rome for the 4th time.
4 Italian Traditions for Easter by Select Italy – Easter is just right around the corner and this is how they celebration this holiday in Italy.
Pici all’Aglione by Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino – Simple yet delicious. The kind of recipes I like and it’s addicting!
Ada Boni’s eggless, butterless, chocolate cake by Emiko Davies – A recipe for chocolate cake always gets my attention but what I had to take a look at this recipe which is eggless and butterless.
Sartù di Riso Napoletano by Napoli Unplugged – This is what I will be making for Easter. It will go down well with my husband’s family as they have Neapolitan roots.
What interesting reads on Italy have you come acrossed this week? Share them with us in the comments below.
