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Dream of Italy
Florence
Florence, the city of art, is filled with surprises, old and new.
Venice
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 as she explores Italy. Meet the country’s colorful locals — chefs, artisans, historians — who are deeply connected to their land, celebrating its traditions and future.
Venice
Dream of Italy Episode 201 | 26m 47s | CC
There is simply no other place in the world like Venice. Host Kathy McCabe takes a gondola rowing lesson from an 8th-generation gondolier. She learns from a scientist how Venice is fighting rising water levels. Kathy meets an impiraressa – a bead stringer – who is continuing this historic art. Chef Riccardo takes Kathy to Venice’s 1000-year old Rialto Market and teaches her to cook eel. Plus more!
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