Italy
Slow mornings, long lunches, and the light of the Mediterranean.
The Region
From the vineyards of Piedmont to the pastel villages of the Amalfi Coast, Italy rewards those who linger. My itineraries balance the great cities with quieter afternoons in the countryside — a private tasting outside Barolo, a boat morning in Positano, a slow dinner in Rome that lasts until midnight.
Where to be
Neighborhoods
Trastevere, Rome
Ivy-covered lanes and the city's most enduring trattorias.
Oltrarno, Florence
Workshops, wine bars, and quieter piazzas across the river.
Ortigia, Sicily
A limestone island of markets, baroque light, and sea air.
Where to stay
Favorite Hotels
- Le Sirenuse, Positano
- Passalacqua, Lake Como
- Villa Igiea, Palermo
- Portrait Roma
What to do
Favorite Experiences
- A private cooking afternoon in a Tuscan farmhouse
- A vintage boat morning along the Amalfi Coast
- After-hours access to the Uffizi
- A slow, guided walk through Ostia Antica
A short list
Where to Eat
- Da Enzo al 29, Rome
- Trattoria Sostanza, Florence
- La Sponda, Positano
Season
Best Time to Visit
Late April through June, and September through mid-October.
Notes from the studio
Travel Tips
- — Plan no more than three cities per trip.
- — Reserve pranzo, not just cena — the best tables fill early.
- — Domestic trains beat driving anywhere north of Naples.