Is your compass a fork?
These blogs are must-reads for foodies headed to Italy.
Did you know there are 20 regions in Italy, each known for a specific style of cooking? If we covered every region in detail we’d be here a while. We went ahead and hand-picked six of the most inspirational blogs for your consumption. So, if you’re planning a food tour any time soon, you might want to hold off until you read some of these:
Campania (Naples)
Travelling Dany is a food and travel blogger based around the Naples area. She also writes about other areas but focuses mostly on the south of Italy. Tips on day trips and eating like a local in Naples and more are on the blog. If you’re based in Naples, it might be a great one to read to get some tips and insider knowledge.
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Lazio (Rome)
Katie Parla is a Rome-based food writer, culinary guide, and cookbook author. With guides to 12 Italian cities on her website and mouth watering recipes, it’s a great place to get inspired. She provides private food and cultural tours to explore some of the city’s best eateries. Writing for The New York Times and Condé Nast Traveler should give you some insight into her passion as a foodie.
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Lombardy (Milan)
Created by Sara Milletti, a food, beverage and travel writer, this blog generally covers food and wine. Fantastic recipes and wine pairings abound. I am salivating even as I write this. If you want to try out some authentic recipes before your trip to get you in the mood, this is the place to start. You can also find information on any upcoming food getaways.
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Sicily
Though it is primarily a site for booking a Sicilian cooking holiday, the blog Where is Sicily is a great source for anything to do with Sicily. What to see, the best markets, the best beaches, ancient sites and desserts you must try, this blog has a bit of everything. If Sicily is going to be one of your foodie stops, then you could do worse than start browsing here.
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Umbria
Federica Rustico is a food and travel blogger and curates content for Where to Go In. She covers Umbria with some tempting and tantalising topics. The best foodie experiences, best restaurants, olive picking experiences, and food and wine holidays are all on her site. There’s an interesting overview of cultural sites to visit in Umbria too. If you’re hitting this area up, definitely give this one a read.
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All of Italy (well, 13 of the 20 regions)
A good Italian food blog that covers many of the regions is Italy Foodies. You can read about 13 of the regions’ food specialities, the best places to eat, what to try and a general overview of each region’s cuisine. The blog also provides ideas on things to do in each area and is a great source of all things food related in Italy.
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