Go Slow Italy
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (799 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1892145812 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The guide, which reads like the journal of a friend who has vetted Italy's finest offerings, describes intimate accommodations from the Veneto to Sicily, all of which embrace the sustainable-food movementYou'll bond with inkeepers and vinters--who just might divulge the secret of living la dolce vita." --Town and Country"Spiritual home of the Slow Food movement, Italy has always attracted those seeking a simpler, more leisurely way of life. A sprinkling of delicious local recipes adds a delightful personal touch." --It
Five Stars Really interesting places with good photos and descriptions. Much more evocative of place than the standard hotels, needless to say. A good way to meet real Italians, too, instead of bumping against other Americans.. Go Slow Italy This book is incredible. We love Italy and want to return in the next couple of years. This book gives you places to stay, stories about the regions & the foods & wines native to that regionit's a GREAT tool for people who plan to visit and want to do something other than mainstream tourist.. Deodatus said Not what it seems. As I'm a great fan/proponent of Italy's Slow Food and Slow Travel movements, I had high hopes for this book - but, in the end, it disappoints. When I read such books (or magazine or newspaper articles), I want more raw information which enables me to make an educated decision as to whether or not this is something that's right for me. Instead Go Slow Italy reads more like promotional literature - everything is glossy and beautiful and wonderful; everyone is so charming, welcoming and wonderful. It's a romanticized, lovely-to-look
Go Slow Italy celebrates fascinating people, fine architecture, history, landscape, and real food.. From the mountainous north, through cypressdotted Tuscany, and on down to the gutsy, colorful south, you’ll discover innkeepers and cooks that have an unmatched passion for Slow Travel and Slow Food, and whose hospitality embody their commitment to the finest accommodations and food. Alastair Sawday has handpicked forty-six exceptional places to stay–places where attention is lavished on some of the most important things in life: convivial meals, community, a respect for the environment, and a celebration of regional distinctiveness. Italy, the birthplace of the Slow movement and the home of Slow Food, is a natural as the second destination in our new Slow series
Alastair Sawday is a UK writer and publisher who focuses on environmental issues. He has led tours through France, guided disaster relief teams in Turkey, worked for an international charitable relief organization in Papua New Guinea, and, in 1992, stood for Parliament with the Green Party. In