by Mara Solomon | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog, Food
When it comes to Ca di Pesa, it is pretty much ‘all about Anna.’ Yes the villa’s wine is superb, the beautifully redone bedroom suites are much appreciated, and the kids love the fun movie nights and the bocce tournaments. But really, our conversations with returning...
by Mara Solomon | May 18, 2017 | Travel Advice
It’s question season here at Homebase Abroad. “Can we still find a house for this summer?” (Yes, except on the Amalfi Coast) “How do we get to Florence?” (We recommend by private car or train as parking a rental car is challenging), “How do we get on the water along...
by Mara Solomon | Jan 16, 2017 | In the News
Without a doubt, Condé Nast Traveller has been providing travelers of the world with the most up to date destination inspiration and travel advice. Each year they put together an annual list of trusted travel experts. The results are in! We are honored that Mara...
by Mara Solomon | Jun 19, 2015 | Food, Seasons In Italy
Eat a feast of fall flavors this season in Italian gardens – round-hipped and deeply flavored zucca, mushrooms of a staggering variety sprouting according to weather, uve di fragile, sweet small grapes that hang like pendants hanging on pergola’s overhead, root...
by Mara Solomon | Jun 19, 2015 | Shopping
Over the course of a morning with Cristina, the current artistic head of Positano’s last remaining fashion producers; you will come to experience the passions and artistry that has driven this three-generation enterprise for more than 50 years. You will be treated to...
by Mara Solomon | Jun 19, 2015 | Cities & Towns, Seasons In Italy
If you missed the amazing display of camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons that blaze in the gardens of Lake Como during March and April (reason enough to come ahead of the crowds), come walk through a daydream of beauty in the Fall when you can enjoy the careful...
by Mara Solomon | Mar 5, 2014 | Food, Italy Vacation Destinations
6 slices sirloin fillet (ask your butcher to make them 5mm thick) 6 very thin slices of lard (cured pork fat) salt & pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 60 pine nuts 30 golden raisins 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 cup (225 grams) pecorino...
by Mara Solomon | Jan 24, 2014 | Cities & Towns, Italy Vacation Activities, Italy Vacation Destinations, Travel Advice
Where in Tuscany do the Florentines go on weekends and holidays? The Alta Maremma. This is their Hamptons. Their Malibu. A long sandy coastline with a strong and intact local, traditional Italian economy relatively undiscovered by tourists and largely ignored in...
