MAG TRAVEL

A beautiful idealic town in the province of Caserta- where Spartacus was trained at the Gladiator school (ludus) here in what was then known as Capua is now known as one of the most dangerous mafia regions in Italy. We went down to meet with locals to discuss food, politics and how English as a second language is saving force. Believe it or not, no one sees them. Forget Sopranos, this is the “Gomorrah” – the mafia located in the Campania region who control the region since – as they put it – no one else takes care of them. The don’t bother you or me, they are infiltrated in the government, the infrast...

Canosa di Puglia was founded by Greeks but you who would have known? The Romans were here too, but all of the Greek and Roman artifacts are found at the British Museum, Villa Giulia in Rome, Taranto Museum, and other non-Canosan museums. The only thing that seems to matter here is the favabean. They treat them like oysters! Ah to be a fava in this town. Up and down the muddy streets (it hasn’t stopped raining all month) are old men, some with grandkids, or someone’s kids, selling favas. Some have crates, others trucks, mostly just a bed sheet or parachute covered in bright green dirty pods!

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Growing up in Northern California, I was very spoiled with fresh produce and frequently would drive to Monterey to visit my Grandparents who had veggie gardens and on Highway 1 drive, we would always stop at the trucks for artichokes, plums, cherry juice, or walnuts, depending on the season. Not surprisingly I still have this fascination with seasonal veggies and fruits and despise oranges in summer or figs in May – it just doesn’t feel right! Living in Tuscany was easy- there was only seasonal! But the past 10 years in Rome, things have changed, we are cosmopolitan, and it is the city, so people eat from gr...

After Caravaggio’s exhibit, check out GALLERIA DORIA PAMPHILJ on Via del Corso, MUSEI CAPITOLINI, for a “buona avventura”. and GALLERIA BORGHESE where you can see San Girolamo and il Bacchino malato

It takes place in Naples on Monday 17 May at 12.00 in the Conference Room of Castel dell ‘Ovo (on the 1st floor next to elevator) the press conference of “sips of moons. Itineraries of taste and to make women” The annual meeting of the Association of Women’s Wine Campania for the past six years has seen the members of the Association to life, June 8 at the Taste of the Town of Naples, a great dinner – tasting produced with the assistance of all members .

The event, procedes going to charity,will mark the beginning of the program of the Association for the second half of 2010.
During the...

MAG Travel has assisted in the creation of eco-sustainable team-building event for Italian public entities and Sunny Way Events, but collaborating with the district of Ostia (AMA) to collect over 18,000 plastic bottles to make a functioning sail boat. Our friends at the harbor in Ostia helped us collect plastic bottles througout the day. Awareness is the first step in becoming green and truly eco-responsible. Click here for the article in the NY Times....

La Mamounia, Marrakech’s iconic hotel re-opened its doors on September 29, 2009 following an extensive restoration project led by internationally acclaimed interior designer, Jacques Garcia. This legendary hotel, which has hosted the “who’s who” of international royalty, politicians, celebrities and the jet set, has expanded with 136 stylish guest rooms, 71 Suites including seven Signature Suites, and three Riads each with three bedrooms, private terraces, Moroccan salons and a pr...

If you are in Rome before June 13th and feel like seeing some XX century American art, head over to Via del Corso Museum to visit the Ed Hopper exhibit, now on. Click here for the NY Times review in today’s papers....

During spring, when Rome goes from cold to hot (without any in between seasons!), I miss my homeland…...

In case you happen to be in Rome next week, here’s a list of assorted events which are going on to celebrate the 2763rd anniversary of Romulus and Remus’ little spat:2.763° Natale di Roma: ecco il programma | Prima Press....