Dog Watching- Italian Style The flight from Minneapolis to Rome was barely underway when I felt the first symptoms creep in. By the time the credits rolled on the in-flight movie, my fear was a full-blown condition – doggie withdrawal. This was supposed to be the adventure of my life […]
Schools and Universities, Students from around the World Italy is known for their Italian language, art and fashion schools. There are millions of students who come to study abroad at one of Italy’s well-known schools and universities. There are schools all over Italy, but the most popular spots are in […]
Italy’s Advanced Solar Energy Dryers: Laundry Day, Italian Style Italian Laundry Drying Naples _ Naple Laundry Drying Bra Laundry Drying Clothesline Drying Italian Laundry Drying Venice
First Hand Information about Being an Au Pair in Italy At this time last year I knew very little about Italy and not much more about being an au pair or nanny for that matter. I didn’t speak or understand a word of Italian, I couldn’t cook pasta, and my fashion […]
Harmonizing Planting in Italian Gardens The effect of light and shade is a major component of Italian garden design and is known as the ‘Chiaro-scuro’ effect. As one passes under a dense tree canopy or under a pergola, smothered in wisteria, one experiences differing concentrations of light. This light to […]
Light fixtures that speak of art and create atmosphere Before discussing lamps and other lighting devices that in Italy represent a vast area of artistic production, it may be of some interest to the reader to be informed that the attention to detail in home decorating in Italy extends to […]
See more fun facts about Italy in our Potpourri section Italian brunette Colorful, rich, bold, romantic; Italy is all this and more. Historically rich, Italy is a cornerstone of today’s western culture. Agriculturally rich, the Italian countryside is a prolific producer of fruit, vegetables, and livestock. Culturally rich, Italy has […]
Italy’s Underappreciated Actress of the Silent Era Eleonora Duse Her fans once included the likes of James Joyce, Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen and Charlie Chaplin, but even today, Eleonora Duse, the great rival of Sarah Bernhardt, enjoys a profound acclaim though nearly all footage of her performances have been […]
A Legendary Racetrack Monza racetrack Monza is home to Formula One’s Italian Grand Prix. Not only is this circuit one of the oldest in the world, it is the fastest. Teams run as fast as possible on this permanent road course built in 1922 in Italy. Located outside of Monza, […]
Italian Car Racing A Proud History Mikael Schumacher, most succesfull Ferrari driver ever Italian Racing’s heritage and history can be found dating back all the way from the beginnings of motor racing, back during the turn of the 20th century, when Fiat was an emerging company. Italy was not truly […]