David sets out to find the Venice that tourists don't often see and is slowly disappearing. A city of rich tradition and deep roots, and that's more than just gondolas and carnavale.
David sets out with his family to get the true Venice tourist experience and meets a charming gondolier and his wife, who teach them all about the history and pride of the age-old tradition of the gondolas in Venice.
David travels to beautiful Verona, a town known for food, wine and love. It was the setting of Shakespeare's most famous romance, Romeo and Juliet, and a city of people known to open their hearts to strangers.
David speaks to some of these great artists, spending time with Isaia designer and CEO, Gianluca Isaia, discussing what makes Milano so inspiring.
Heading to the less crowded, more trendy areas of Milan with a local musicians as his guide, David meets natives and foreign transplants alike who show him their favourite spots to experience the authentic flavours of Milano.
David spends time in Turin with several locals who introduce him to some of the lesser known dishes, all the while showing him that this cultural hub, turned industrial center, is now experiencing a modern artistic renaissance.
David meets a group of singers in Genova who have created a chorus to unite all the people of the neighborhood to sing, eat and celebrate diversity.
David speaks to the locals who are passionate about their Cinque-Terre's heritage and tradition, but are also wary about tourism and the effect it has on their small villages.
Known as Italy's pasta and food capital, David learns first-hand how serious Bolognese people are about fat. He takes a tour of this vibrant and youthful city that hosts many students and artists, who attend the world's oldest university.
In search of some of the old traditional parts of Rome city, David explores the Jewish Ghetto and samples classic Roman dishes like coratella, baccala and carciofi alla giudìa, while learning how Romans are holding onto their heritage in these changing times.
Spending time with a few socially-minded Roman chefs and entrepreneurs, David learns how they have opened their kitchens and restaurants to give training and jobs to the influx of immigrants.
David explores the traditional roots of the Roman people, but he has to leave the city centre for that.
David spends a few days with members of the world renowned musical group, L'Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio, a band mostly of immigrants, that has achieved International success.