WTI Magazine #23 2014 Mar, 28
Author : Christoph Dressler Translation by:
This fall, discover the birthplace of today's Italy with our charming trip leader Giuliana Marple. Learn about the Risorgimento of Italy and then dive into the Slow Food movement of the Piedmont region. Giuliana, who is president of the Italian Club in Salt Lake City, a lecturer of Italian Language at the University of Utah, and also happens to be an authentic Torinese, can't wait to take you on the trip of a lifetime.
Whether you are affiliated with the University of Utah or not, take advantage of connections between the sister cities of Salt Lake and Torino and join this "EduVacation" into Italy's history and the kitchen of Piedmont at an exceptional value. Travelers will discover things about Torino, the medieval towns of Alba, Bra, Barbaresco and Neive, the way one only could if one "knows a guy" – and Giuliana knows a guy!
Highlights include:
A thorough look into Italy's Risorgimento movement, its royal past and the role Torino played as Italy's first capital. Guided visits to Piazza Castello, the Cathedral of Torino, Piazza San Carlo, Egyptian Museum and Savoy Gallery, Piazza Carlo Alberto, the Mole, the Museum of the Risorgimento, the Royal Palace, and some more of Giuliana's personal highlights of this city.
We then move on to a mouth-watering journey in the Italian wine and food valley of Langhe. A panoramic tour in Barolo and Barbaresco wine region is but an introduction. We will enjoy seven hand-picked culinary highlights for lunches and dinners, we will hunt for white truffle, taste the wines and cheeses of the region, enjoy picnics and cooking lessons all while learning of Slow Food.
This University of Utah Go Learn journey is designed to touch the soul. Just like the fog lifts off the Nebbiolo grapes in the morning landscape, so will your heart rise in jubilation of a new-found love: Torino and Piedmont. Let Giuliana and this experience transform you! Go Learn with us and travel bright!