Josie Dlugosz

ROME – The Italian Ministry of Tourism and ENIT’s new “Open to Wonder” ad campaign stirred up viewers after one scene was revealed to have been shot in Slovenia, said Il Fatto Quotidiano newspaper.
 The advertisement, which was revealed by Minister of Tourism Daniela Santanchè on Thursday and will be promoted on flights and railway stations across the world, is worth nine million euros, according to BrandNews.it. 
 The ad features a modern-day, virtual, “influencer” version of Sandro Boticelli's...

This year's Halloween cover of Martha Stewart Living magazine is extravagant, to say the least. Stewart herself is pictured on the cover, adorned in a bejeweled queen's gown and crown and holding a scepter and a golden orb, prepared to take on whatever comes her way. As an artistic, culinary, and cultural icon, Stewart is known for her distinct, recognizable style. But that style, though occasionally fancy and ornamented, is rooted in simplicity. This simplicity is particularly noticeable in Ste...

One of Italy’s biggest lakes, Lake Bracciano sits just north of Rome and is a favorite weekend escape from the capital, especially in the summertime. When the seaside gets too crowded, the lake provides a slower, more nature-driven atmosphere that can’t be beat. Three medieval towns border the lake: Bracciano, Anguillara Sabazia, and Trevignano Romano. Each one offers plenty of spots for swimming, water sports, shopping, and eating, making the lake an ideal weekend getaway.


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To order a shot of espresso — both countries' most standard and ubiquitous form of coffee — ask for "un caffé" in Italy, or "un café" in France. These are the equivalent of the American drip coffee; if you order a basic coffee in either country, this is what you'll receive. "Most coffee drinks begin with espresso, to which they add varying amounts of hot water and/or steamed or foamed milk," Rick Steves said. You can order a caffè americano in Italy, or a café allongé in France for a more typica...

For centuries, farmers and peasants had to learn how to utilize minimal ingredients and food scraps to create dishes that provided sustenance throughout all seasons of the year. This culinary tradition is known as cucina povera, or poor cooking.Cucina povera dishes have survived in Italy due to their simplicity, nutritiousness, and waste-free nature. The tradition has a particularly large presence in Florence and the region of Tuscany, whose culinary philosophy is “qui non si butta via niente,”...