Episodes
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A Grand Palace and Pizza
S3 E303 - 26m 46s
Did you know that there's a 1,000-room palace in southern Italy that rivals Versailles? We travel to Caserta to visit this very special Reggia (it even made an appearance in Star Wars). The province is also home to captivating ancient ruins where gladiators once fought. And a little town nearby just might be home to the world's best pizza made by the lauded Chef Franco Pepe.
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Americans Moving to Abruzzo
S3 E302 - 26m 46s
As Americans expand their horizons for more adventurous lives and retirements abroad, we return to one of our favorite regions - Abruzzo - filled with stunning mountains and coastlines. We meet four Americans who have moved to Abruzzo not only for the beautiful sights but for the affordable real estate and healthcare. We also visit a town selling 1-euro homes to see what the hype is all about.
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Andrea Bocelli's Tuscany
S3 E301 - 26m 46s
We visit the seaside home of famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Tuscany to learn how this region has influenced Bocelli's life and music, exploring his deep faith and love of dogs. We visit the people and places that defined him including Forte dei Marmi, Lajatico and Lucca and experience a special performance from Bocelli himself!
Extras + Features
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Tuscan Sun Special Trailer | Dream of Italy
30s
In this special, host Kathy McCabe takes an exclusive tour of Bramasole and Cortona. DREAM OF ITALY: TUSCAN SUN SPECIAL captures the essence of what travelers and viewers are looking for these days - unique experiences especially related to cooking and wine, a deep connection to the local people and a hunger to explore genealogy and one's roots.
Schedule
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Dream of Italy
Caserta: A Grand Palace and Pizza
Saturday
Jan 6
30 Minutes
Exploring a 1,000 room palace in Caserta in southern Italy; Chef Franco Pepe's pizza. -
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Dream of Italy
Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams
Saturday
Jan 13
30 Minutes
Exploring chef Massimo Bottura's rise to fame from "Chef's Table" to his culinary empire in Modena.
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