Dream of Italy

With its mesmerizing landscapes, rich artistic treasures, deep ties to the past and warm people, it is no wonder that Americans Dream of Italy more than any other destination in the world. Join Italian travel expert Kathy McCabe, editor of the award-winning travel newsletter Dream of Italy, as she explores six diverse areas of Italy in six episodes. Meet Italy's colorful locals - chefs, artisans, historians - who are deeply connected to their land, carrying on and preserving the traditions of their ancestors. Dream of Italy is directed by Dakkan Abbe who created the public television series, Inside the Tuscan Hills.

Thu, Apr 18 10:00 A.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.

Thu, Apr 18 5:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.

Thu, Apr 18 11:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.

Thu, Apr 25 10:00 A.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)

Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei and Black Madonna expert Alessandra Belloni join us for this unique episode in search of the revered and mysterious Madonna Nera in Campania, the region that both Marisa's and Kathy's families hail from.

Thu, Apr 25 5:00 P.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)

Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei and Black Madonna expert Alessandra Belloni join us for this unique episode in search of the revered and mysterious Madonna Nera in Campania, the region that both Marisa's and Kathy's families hail from.

Thu, Apr 25 11:00 P.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)

Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei and Black Madonna expert Alessandra Belloni join us for this unique episode in search of the revered and mysterious Madonna Nera in Campania, the region that both Marisa's and Kathy's families hail from.

Thu, May 2 10:00 A.M. Andrea Bocelli's Tuscany     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, May 2 5:00 P.M. Andrea Bocelli's Tuscany     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, May 2 11:00 P.M. Andrea Bocelli's Tuscany     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, May 9 10:00 A.M. Americans Moving to Abruzzo     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, May 9 5:00 P.M. Americans Moving to Abruzzo     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, May 9 11:00 P.M. Americans Moving to Abruzzo     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, May 16 10:00 A.M. Caserta: A Grand Palace and Pizza     NH Create (11.4)

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).

Thu, May 16 5:00 P.M. Caserta: A Grand Palace and Pizza     NH Create (11.4)

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).

Thu, May 16 11:00 P.M. Caserta: A Grand Palace and Pizza     NH Create (11.4)

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).

Thu, May 23 10:00 A.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

When we visited with 3-Michelin star Chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore in Modena, a town in the "slow food, fast cars" region of Emilia Romagna, we had such fun we turned it into two very special episodes.

Thu, May 23 5:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

When we visited with 3-Michelin star Chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore in Modena, a town in the "slow food, fast cars" region of Emilia Romagna, we had such fun we turned it into two very special episodes.

Thu, May 23 11:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

When we visited with 3-Michelin star Chef Massimo Bottura and his wife Lara Gilmore in Modena, a town in the "slow food, fast cars" region of Emilia Romagna, we had such fun we turned it into two very special episodes.

Thu, May 30 10:00 A.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.

Thu, May 30 5:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.

Thu, May 30 11:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)

In part 2 of our visit with Chef Massimo Bottura in Modena, we explore the charming city and delve into the philanthropic side of Modena and the Botturas.


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