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Pierluigi piazza in Rome
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Lorenzo Lisi Dreams in Cabernet

Rome's Host with the Most (Wine)
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Laudemio, Frescobaldi’s Prestige Olive Oil

30th generations of wine making family Frescobaldi yields a prestige extra virgin olive oil
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Michelin star chef Valentino Cassanelli of Lux Lucis Tuscany
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On the Road Again with Chef Valentino Cassanelli

Chef Valentino Cassanelli goes on a culinary journey at his Michelin star restaurant Lux Lucis in Tuscany's tony Forte dei Marmi beach resort area.
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Debby Travis on Joy and Tuscany

Your Italian Dream in Technicolor
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Farming in Venice
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Back to the Earth with Osti in Orto

Bringing back farming to Venice
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A man holding a Venetian spritz
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It’s Always Spritz O’Clock

Every hour is Spritz O'Clock according to top barman Rudi Carraro, Dive into this Made in Venice cocktail icon.
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Brazilian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale art fest 2022
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Back to the Venice Biennale 2022

The Venice Biennale contemporary art show is back and here's what you need to know.
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21st Century La Serenissima With Inside Venice

A contemporary initiative for Italy's floating fairytale
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Doing Italy with Thea Duncan

Dreams of moving to Italy and nightmares about bureaucracy? Thea Duncan irons out the truths, tales and paperwork with Doing Italy.
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Putting The Bella in Ciao Bella

Get to know Ciao Bella host Erica Firpo
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Beach scene at Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany by Erica Firpo
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Falling for Forte dei Marmi

Fall in love with Tuscany beach town Forte dei Marmi
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A Long Weekend in Sweet Bordeaux, France

Tasting the sweet white wines of Bordeaux, France
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About Ciao Bella

Ciao Bella celebrates contemporary Italy in a digital magazine and podcast. Consider Ciao Bella an infinite treasure chest revealing the bel paese’s most captivating people, events and sites, and the best in-the-know spots to sip, chat and chew.

About Erica Firpo

Erica Firpo is an experienced travel and lifestyle journalist, and podcaster based in Rome. Italian and American, Erica gets to the heart of culture in Ciao Bella and more. She’s authored over a dozen travel books including Fodor’s, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.

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