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Italian Food Guide | What to Eat, When & How

With over 20 distinct regions, Italian cuisine goes beyond just pasta and pizza. From white truffle risotto in Piedmont to Friselle in Puglia, it’s worth discovering the country’s hyper-local flavors. (Pro tip: In our regional guides to Italy, we cover the must-try dishes for every region.)Regional cuisines are highly seasonal, stemming from their historic reliance on local gardens. Community food festivals (“Sagre”) celebrate the beauty of what’s growing. Italian food is also deeply rooted in t...

Italy's Best Wine Regions | Where to Go, What to Drink

Italy is synonymous with wine. Its ancient roots trace back to the Etruscans, who cultivated wild, sprawling vineyards. Then the Greeks developed trellising and pruning systems. Later, Roman rule brought aging cellars and expanded viticulture. Today, wine is intertwined with Italian food culture. Wine is part of the meal, and Italians sip it slowly and in moderation at lunches and dinners. Many dishes evolved alongside local wines, creating pairings that reflect the unique micro-cultures. Here,...

Italy in Autumn: Harvests, Foliage, and Wine Festivals

Autumn in Italy is one of the best times to visit. Cooler weather brings olive, grape, and truffle harvests. Food and wine festivals kick off. Prices and crowds drop.  All the while, fall foliage paints the countryside in warm hues, creating the perfect backdrop for a scenic road trip.From late August through October, the grape harvest is in full swing. Visit Tuscany, Piedmont, or Veneto to experience the buzz. Join the grape-picking, or cozy up with a custom wine tasting on a misty October afte...

The Real Italy | Local Alternatives to Crowded Hotspots

The best-known version of Italy is genuinely worth seeing, it attracts the crowds for a reason. Looking beyond it is what this guide is for. Travel with local knowledge to experience authentic Italian culture and cuisine in quieter surroundings. Most visitors head for the “big three” cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice. While these are incredible destinations, add a few less-visited sites to your list to see Italy through Italian eyes. The busier cities are convenient anchors, especially for firs...

Where to go in Italy | Regional guide

Travelers love Italy because it offers a variety of travel experiences in one country. It’s diverse and hyper-local, with each of the 20 regions bringing something new to the table. Use our regional guide to plan your trip with advice from locals on where to go and why.

The best regions for your trip will depend on your priorities. A culinary focus could take you through Tuscany or the Prosecco Hills. Skiers will favor the Dolomites up north. Sunseekers should head for Puglia.

Guide to Italy | Private Transfers, Routes & Local Tips

Beloved for its picturesque scenery, rich history, and vibrant culture, Italy is on many travelers’ bucket lists. Our Italy travel guide can help you plan your ideal trip, whether you dream about luxuriating in the Amalfi sun or immersing yourself in Roman history.This famously boot-shaped country is incredibly influential, from the Roman Empire’s enduring impact on government and legal systems to the Renaissance’s introduction of new artistic techniques. The world has Italy to thank for many th...

Vienna to Venice Private Transfer | Daytrip

Driving from Vienna to Venice takes you through a sprawling map of spectacular scenery on a journey of around 6 and a half hours. The most popular route will take you through the picturesque lowlands of the East Austrian countryside and Slovenia, both dotted with historic castles and charming villages to visit en route to Italy.Venice is perhaps one of the most iconic cities that spring to mind at the mention of Italy. Traveling through the tucked-away cobblestone squares and grand cathedrals of...

Nice to Cannes Private Transfer | Daytrip

Cannes is perhaps one of the most well-known cities along the French Riviera, given its propensity toward cultural events and celebrity visits. The city is known in particular for the Cannes Film Festival, which quickly became one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world after its founding in 1946. The city remains a Mediterranean rendezvous point for celebrities and artists from around the world year-round. Your trip from Nice to Cannes will whisk you into an artistic and cultural epicenter for a dazzling day trip or a longer stay.

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Walmart Food Items You Can't Find In The US - Mashed

Walmart has become a household name in nearly every U.S. city, boasting budget-friendly shopping across a sweeping array of products. The massive chain offers essentials for the whole family, including everything from a grocery section to its own branded lines of clothing and household items.Outside of the U.S., there are Walmarts in 18 other countries, each with its own unique inventory of culturally specific products. 

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Elevating Supplement Claims: The Impact of Consumer Perception Studies

We’ll highlight the consumer perception study model as an accessible option for brands looking to get their foot in the door with clinical research. For supplement brands, it’s essential to establish trust, credibility, and enduring consumer satisfaction. To achieve this goal, the best thing brands can do is invest in research to substantiate their product claims, either through clinical trials or consumer...

FTC Penalizing False Claims: Is Your Brand Prepared?

The FTC recently strengthened its recommendations for consumer brands to provide clinical support for any of their product claims. Now, the organization has warned almost 700 brands about financial penalties they may face if they don’t address their products’ misleading claims. Unsubstantiated product claims can now cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars, in addition to their customer base's trust and loyalty, making clinical research more important than ever.

Running Up That Hill: Addressing Barriers to the Outdoors in Scotland

“Takin’ a wee break?” Asked a friendly Scottish woman, far more chipper than my friends and I, sitting drenched in sweat on a rocky outcrop about halfway up Duncolm. We’d plopped down less than a meter away from the trail, kicked off our shoes, and started inhaling the sandwiches we’d packed. The woman, noticing our group’s discarded boots and trainers, smiled kindly at us:

“They’re never quite spot-on with the bog factor, are they?” We’d all laughed, partly remorseful for our soaked feet and partly comforted at the thought that this woman, with her trekking poles (were we supposed to have those?) and shiny waterproof boots, had been where we were.

Newsletter Brand Spotlight: Saie Beauty

Saie Beauty’s Hydrabeam concealer is undereye health and radiance in a bottle. Formulated with richly moisturizing and firming ingredients, the concealer boasts “just enough” coverage while actively caring for undereye skin health during wear. Saie Beauty prioritizes clean formulas that look and feel good, and they pursued clinical research with us to gather scientifically sound evidence that their products live up to their claims.
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