10 Favorite Reads on Italy: Week of April 13, 2015

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 travel tips to Venice, exploring more of stunning Tuscany, coffee bar in space, incredible archaeological discovery in Lecce, and more.

10 Favorite Reads on Italy: April 13, 2015

The Space Station Gets A Coffee Bar by NPR – They finally get a decent cup of coffee to start their day too. This is as high as it gets!

Leonardo da Vinci: 10 cities where you can see his art by Telegraph Travel – In celebration of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday on April 15, here are some cities including Milan showcasing his masterpieces.

Happy Birthday to Leonardo da Vinci by Becoming Italian Word by Word – An easy to read summary about the life of Leonardo da Vinci.

Culture of Umbria, Italy by USA Today – Fascinating region that’s starting to get some attention for international visitors. So many reasons to visit Umbria. If you are traveling to Rome, it’s an easy day trip to Umbria.

Italian entrepreneus innovate beyond food, fashion, and furniture by Epoch Times – Italy is much more than just great food. Italian companies are especially strong in aerospace, textile, woodworking, and packaging machinery.

Centuries of Italian History Are Unearthed in Quest to Fix Toilet by New York Times – This is what happens when you dig a hole in Italy.

An Insider’s Guide to Venice, Italy by The Wall Street Journal – It’s overrun but they are hidden spots where you can still have an authentic experience in Venice.  In this article, in-the-know locals show you around.

7 Areas of Tuscany that deserve a closer look by Girl in Florence – Oh yes, I am looking closely and are taking notes!

Alpine Walking Itineraries: The Alpi Marittime by Life in Italy – Looking for places this summer for a trek? Here are some incredible places.

The flavors of Genova by Domenica Cooks – A delicious day in Genova and read to find out about their signature frozen treat.