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 features a fun experience in Puglia for families, Carnival celebrations in Italy, places to eat in Milan, guide for Bologna, and more.
10 Favorite Reads on Italy: Feb 9, 2015
Pasta, pizza and ponies in pretty Puglia: A family-sized feast, with olives galore by MailOnline – Perfect getaway for families where even younger children have a fun experience cooking and exploring this region.
Somewhere for the weekend: Bologna by Conde Naste Traveller – So much to see and do in Bologna. Here’s a handy guide with places to stay, eat, and drink.
Milan Is One Of Europe’s Cheapest Cities To Visit In 2015, And Our Wallets Are Thrilled by Huffington Post – It is sure a nice surprise to hear that and with the Expo taking place in Milan in May this year, this is another reason to visit.
Bewitched by the magic of Venice Carnival by Chasing the Unexpected – Another first-time visitor smitten by the beauty of Venice.
Visiting Ivrea by Turin Epicurean Capital – While the Venice Carnival makes the news, celebrations take place throughout Italy. The Carnival of Ivrea is a fascinating one which involves throwing oranges!
More favorite reads found on Twitter:
Revellers celebrate Venice carnival http://t.co/YeZR6CFQDT
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 9, 2015
What #Venice looks like right now… http://t.co/CE4HI8l7na pic.twitter.com/pqKSGf6gAF
— Rough Guides (@RoughGuides) February 12, 2015
https://twitter.com/saucemilan/status/565914397147942913
On #ThisDayInHistory around 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest of Rome, was executed for performing secret weddings. http://t.co/SyqDgO5XTI
— HISTORY (@HISTORY) February 14, 2015
Gorgeous Tuscan baked goods #allaboutthefood #travelitaly #browsingitaly http://t.co/6aLQvIAmc6 pic.twitter.com/DVi7kHoEzp
— MrandMrsItaly (@italyluxury) February 11, 2015