From “Roman Holiday” to “The Merchant of Venice” Roman Holiday, one of the most famous movies set in Rome Few places can match Italy for natural beauty: while Italy’s countryside exudes charm, Italian cities show off their distinctive culture, reflected in architecture or even in their people. Many successful films […]
MV Agusta 750S MV Agusta was founded on passion – mostly, the passion of one man, Domenico Agusta. The family already had an aviation company which was rather successful in Italy and Europe as a whole. The company was originally founded in 1907 by Domenico’s father, Count Giovanni Agusta: truly remarkable, […]
A Letter from Paolo Nascimbeni – Founder of Life In Italy I moved to the US in 1987 to finish my studies in computer science in upstate NY in Ithaca. After graduation, in 1989, I moved to the Washington DC area. I go back to Italy five times a year and I […]
Living in Italy – A Sea Analogy by Leanne, a South African Artist and Expat The art of living in Italy is comparable to painting the sea while swimming in it. Imagine the waves washing over your paper and spreading the paint in sublime ways you would never […]
Me, myself: partially cast in an Italian mould? Me as a young child, in Italy When people hear of Italy, their thoughts drift to romance, gondolas and Venice. When I hear the word Italy, my mind evokes a familiarity with the day-to-day life of Italians, memories of personal […]
A melting pot of Latin, Germanic, and Slavic civilizations; beaches of fine sand and a sea gently sloping away from the coast in Lignano and Grado, and touching upon inlets embedded between white rocks in Trieste. Enchanting places, all year round. Learn about seaside destinations in Friuli, Italy. Despite its limited extension, […]
For those planning to travel Italy by train, there are many options available. From stand alone tickets purchased at the station, to discount cards for frequent use, to rail passes with unlimited travel, there is something for every type of train rider. In order to determine what is right for you, first you should plan the length […]
Boston’s North End The North End section of Boston was one of the early arrival points for Southern Italian and Sicilian immigrants. Many Italian-American families can trace their American roots back to this small warren of narrow streets and alleyways. These pioneers brought with them local traditions and […]
Unmistakable in its looks, characterized by large, deep violet shoots, gradually turning lighter in color towards the base, the Violet Asparagus of Albenga is protected by a presidio Slow Food, in name of its relevance in local, traditional cuisine and its unicity. The Violet Asparagus of Albenga is a unique variety […]
Below, we have an interesting motorcycle route: it could be done with a car, too, if you like small winding roads. Caprarola Tuscania and Viterbo need more time if you actually want to visit the towns. Lake Bracciano, Mount cimini, Etruscan Tuscania – 1 Day tour tour-itinerary Distances and Itinerary […]