Above Italy Magazine

SUMMER 2013

EXPERIENCE the sights and culture

EXPLORE

EDITORIAL Editor in Chief  Brianna Johnson Design Director Jackie Hayes Executive Director Emily Leiphardt Managing Director Shauna Falvey Director of Photography Brianna Johnson Senior Editors Thomas deAlencar, Kimberly Johnson Art Director Emily Bottiani Associate Editor Molly Nugent Copy Editor Alyssa Doyle Proofreader Mitchell Chatfield Photo Assistant Colby Glieden ADVERTISING, SALES AND MARKETING Publisher Deanna Frediani Associate Publisher Elizabeth Russell Director of Marketing Peter Dickenson Advertising Director Grant Haschak Sales Director Tim Baxter Sales Manager Allie Powers Sales Coordinator Victoria Chau PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS Manufacturing Director James Johnson Production Manager Taylor Mogg Accounting and HR Administrator Jamie Pickert Human Resources Consultant Christina Williams Office Coordinator Katie Donovan

All photography, copy and design by Brianna Johnson For educational purposes only

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BEACH DAY Enjoy Cinque Terre

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Summertime Packing List

LOVE STORY Lock down your love

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WINE TASTING The Chianti Region

CITY LIFE Discover the beauty of Florence

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COOKING CLASS The art of making Bruschetta

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EDITOR Traveling is one of the most enriching experiences that one can engage in. I spent a Summer in Florence, Italy and immediately fell in love with the city, and country as a whole. I enjoyed the time that I spent there immensely. The beautiful, lush landscape and the gorgeous, centuries old buildings are the perfect setting for a summertime exploration. In this Summertime issue of Above Italy, we will take you through some of the best cities to visit, and the most mouth-watering recipes to try. You will find a packing list of all the essentials that you would need if taking a vacation to Italy in the Summer. We will take you to the coast of Italy with our featured city, Cinque Terre, and show you all of the must-see features that the towns have to offer. Whether planning a trip through Italy, or just looking through for recipe ideas and to get a taste of the Italian culture, Above Italy should impress!

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The Piazza della Repubblica in Florence is lined with street artists and other vendors selling various souvenirs for the travelers. The Piazza is bordered with some of the finest hotels in Florence, as well as the first cafe in Florence, Gilli. However, one of the most beautiful features that the Piazza has to offer is the amazing carousel. This carousel is beautiful both in the daytime and at night. At night the carousel lights up and sparkles. This carousel is a great way to show your children a little bit of fun amongst the museums and historical buildings in Florence. Sometimes your children might be looking for a bit of fun. Even if you are not traveling with children, the carousel is a great attraction for adults as well. You can ride it while also taking in the beautiful buildings surrounding the Piazza from a new vantage point. { above ITALY  |  11

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When traveling in Italy in the Summer, it is essential to take at least one beach day. One, or five, cities in particular that anyone venturing through Italy should visit is Cinque Terre. These five cities nestled in the coastline of Italy, not only host glorious beaches, but amazing hiking trails as well.

Vacationers can hike from city to city within Cinque Terre and take in the beautiful views, or lounge on the beach for a lazy afternoon.

The beautiful beaches are dotted with colorful umbrellas that vacationers can rent out for the afternoon to lounge in the sun and enjoy the sandy Âť

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