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When one thinks of truffles and Italy, it is the truffles of Tuscany and Umbria that first come to mind for many but, if you are interested in eating well while vacationing a little further south, then you might consider one of our holiday rentals in Abruzzo.

Abruzzo, too, is famous for its truffles, which have been beloved foodie delights for centuries now. Typical of the region, the Abruzzo Truffle is listed as one of the PAT Traditional Agri-food Products and is a true treat for truffle-lovers who come to traverse the diverse landscape of this beautiful part of the country. 

To tip or not to tip, that is the question.

Really though, you might be wondering if tipping is necessary in Italy if you are thinking about booking a villa in Italy as, depending on the culture, tipping can be seen as mandatory, nice but unnecessary, or even rude. So, what’s the story with tipping in Italy?

When one thinks of strudel, Austria is probably the country that first comes to mind. However, Austria is not the only country with a claim to the beloved and classic autumn dish. As the region of Trentino-Alto Adige is located right on the border between Austria and Italy, it has a cultural and culinary heritage that is made up of a mixture of elements from both countries. And, one of the things that they have made their own is the classic strudel. Widely available all throughout the region and all throughout the fall, it makes just one more excellent and cosy reason to plan an autumn stay in a vacation rental in Trentino-Alto Adige. 

If you are a blue cheese fan and you were thinking of booking a villa in Italy and a vacation rental in Lombardy or a holiday rental in Piedmont, in particular, then you need to make a point to try some Gorgonzola cheese. One of the world's most ancient blue-veined cheeses, it holds the prestigious DOP certification and its production is primarily concentrated in the northern Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. And, although the name Gorgonzola originates from the town of Gorgonzola near Milan, which was once thought to be the cheese's birthplace, this origin story is now a subject that is somewhat up for debate. Read on to learn more about this classic Italian cheese...