Italy in the summer is a challenge not only for travellers but even more so for writers hunting down a never-been-told-before story to pitch, write, and sell. Julia finds a gladiator school that teaches Roman history in a truly hands-on environment. Robin heads to the “Engine of Europe” to find the Ferrari and Lamborghini factories, hoping to test drive the world’s sexiest supercars. Since Italy and food are one in the same, together our hosts slurp their way through Modena, home to the other black gold, balsamic vinegar.