Dream of Italy

Kathy is a great host and the show is entertaining. I loved seeing Frances Mayes's house. Also, seeing Venice the way Kathy presents it is absolutely magical. The production quality is top-notch. It truly makes you feel like you're in Italy with her. I haven't been to Florence or Tuscany in 20 years, and I've been anticipating going back for quite some time. Watching Kathy visit both cities makes the viewer feel like they are there with her. It made me want to go back even more and gave me great ideas for sightseeing and food. I cannot wait for the next season and specials. This series is truly a gem for those who love Italy or just traveling in general.

Myself, not so much. Have been to Italy several times, and would like to see more of it, I.e., less of her.

I have enjoyed this series so much giving me many memories of my trips to Italy. I hope the series will continue. It is a delight to watch each one and to listen to the dialogue from the host who is full of energy.

I'll try not to be too harsh because Kathy "Look at me! I have Italian relatives!!!" McCabe can't really help who she is. I love travel shows on PBS (anything by Rick Steves, for example), but this one is sorely lacking, mainly because the host cannot stop talking about herself. I'm sorry, but not only is she not interesting (at all), she is actually quite annoying by nature (again, it's who she is, so I can't completely fault her).

To be honest, I just don't care about her backstory or her relatives, in general. We get it, Kathy. You went to Italy years ago after finding out where your grandparents are from. You don't need to keep reminding us just how much of a supposed "expert" you are on all things Italy.

Skip Kathy McCabe and dial up a travel series in which the host isn't all about her/himself.