Category Archives: Italian Travel

La Tonnara di Scopello, Sicily

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Epicurious Travelers

Sip, Savor & Far Niente The jasmine-scented air of Scopello hints that this corner of Sicily is going to be more of a whisper than a shout. Salt air, sun-baked stone, the tang of lemons and delicate sweetness of wildflowers … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Travel | Tagged Art & Culture, Borsalino, Castellammare del Golfo, epicurean travel, Erice, food and wine, hospitality, Italian cuisine, Margolis-Pineo, Polo Museal, Scopello, Sicily | 2 Comments

Fancy & Funky at 45

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Epicurious Travelers

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SORANO SERENITÁ

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Epicurious Travelers

Posted in Italian Travel | Tagged "Citta del Tufa, "Pitigliano, Cats of Sorano, epicurean travel, European Travel, Grosetto Province, Italian Travel, Saturnia, Sorano, Southern Tuscany, Sovana | 3 Comments

Charmed in Cernobbio

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Epicurious Travelers

Ah. Home again. Buongiorno! We’re back for our annual extended stay. We lean into Cernobbio’s old-world charm, narrow cobbled streets, grand villas and lakeside views. Our apartment in hundred-year-old workforce housing is clean and contemporary, thanks to the reliable cool-hunters … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, European Travel, Food and Wine, Italian Travel, Lake Como, Off-the-beaten-track, Travel | Tagged destinations, epicurean travel, europe, food and wine, Italian cuisine, Italy, Lake Como, travel | Leave a comment

Montréal Jazz: Saveur & Savoir

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Epicurious Travelers

Montréal Jazz Festival is a beloved annual celebration. According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is the largest jazz festival in the world, with over two million fans of music of all genres descending on the city throughout the … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ Rendezvous: Montreal Jazz Festival 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Epicurious Travelers

Portions of this write-up originally appeared in RealFoodTraveler.com, where I am East Coast Editor. We’re ecstatic to be heading to the 43rd edition of the world’s largest jazz festival, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Celebrating music for over … Continue reading →

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Cernobbio Serenità

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Epicurious Travelers

We drive to the sleepy lakeside village of Cernobbio to hone our far niente skills. Lake Como is a glorious shade of blue in the warm sun of la primavera. As always, I scan for our Laglio neighbor, George Clooney, … Continue reading →

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OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN TUSCANY

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Epicurious Travelers

Pistoia: Gritty & Glorious Pistoia is an ancient and somewhat gritty walled city tucked between Florence and Lucca. It’s just far enough off the beaten track for locals to outnumber tourists, which is just about the right balance. We arrange … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Blues Festival, Italian Travel | Tagged epicurean travel, food and wine, hospitality, Italian cuisine, Margolis-Pineo | 2 Comments

C’est La Vie!

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Epicurious Travelers

Traveling in troubled times can feel frivolous, but to us, it is essential. We break away to the south of France where we hope to to recharge our creative spirits for 2023. We arrive in Nice. La Rachel is waiting, … Continue reading →

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Como: Refresh Recharge Repeat

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Epicurious Travelers

We descend from the Sagnino clouds to our home-away on Lake Como. Shimmering water, ever-changing light and soothing views — that’s our little Argegno home-away. Our place is still a crazy 111 steps up from the centro. We count, ascending … Continue reading →

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