Like most Italians, Flavio immediately offered us his warmth and hospitality making himself available for anything we might need. We had heard that the area was well-known for its truffles and inquired about where to go truffle hunting. He invited us to spend a day with him going truffle hunting. It turned out that Flavio himself was a truffle hunter and had an amazing story.

Have you ever traveled somewhere and had the thought, “I think I want to move here?" Something about the atmosphere, the pace, and the culture draws you in. I want to tell you how slow living in Italy changed my life.

The slow living life in Italy is deeply connected to its culture and practice of hospitality. How is it connected? When we put that blank margin that I’m talking about back into our own lives, we naturally tend to slow things down.

Whether you are planning a trip and want to be prepared before you go; or you simply want to travel there through a book, this reading list will help satisfy your Italy wanderlust.