June 22, 2020 by Antimo Cimino

Is Puglia Made of Cheese? Find out!

ALMOST!   Puglia is home to hundreds of varieties of cheese. Thanks to its fertile and rich soil, to the variety of fragrant and wild…

June 10, 2020 by Antimo Cimino

Can’t Wait to Travel Again?

We know that no matter where in the world you are, one heavy thought is occupying your minds and hearts: When is the world going…

November 15, 2019 by Antimo Cimino

What Does Olive Oil Have to Do With Love?

Well, if you ask my friends Mario and Adria, they will say everything!   Mario Dodici was born and raised in Borgonovo, a small village…

October 24, 2017 by Antimo Cimino

Looking for your Italian Roots and the Best Spaghetti Sauce?

All over the USA there are countless amazing stories of Italian families who migrated from Italy and settled in various states to start a new…

April 6, 2017 by Antimo Cimino

Exploring Cultures Through the Lens of Experiential Travel

“The beauty of people is in the fabric of their culture. This is why as humans, moved by a sense of curiosity, we leave the…

November 4, 2015 by Tyson Smith

Planting Primitivo Grapes in Puglia

Here in Southern Italy, drinking wine with your meal is practically a ritual. Having meals around a table with friends and family is still a…

October 1, 2014 by Antimo Cimino

Exploring Sicily

I have just returned from a sensational trip to Sicily. I was 14 the first time I visited this region and perhaps not mature enough…

September 24, 2014 by Tyson Smith

The First Time I Experienced Italy

The first time I traveled to Italy, my wife and I read all the books, magazines and websites we could get our hands on to…

September 3, 2014 by Antimo Cimino

A Tavola: What You Need to Know About Eating Like an Italian

Travelers always come back from Italy and go on and on about the food they had. Often they are puzzled by how healthy the Italians…