Every culture is a world of its own. Verbal communication and day to day way of life are the true expression of what the culture of a certain place is like. However, some behaviors could be misunderstood and considered inappropriate, as we tend to view them through the lenses of […]
Author: Anna De Filippo
Visiting Italy with children
Children may not always like visiting monuments and historical locations, as they sometimes consider cultural activities a little boring. However, Italy offers you the opportunity to find the right alternative for them, so that you can combine your interests with theirs. How to visit Italy with kids? Thankfully Italy offers […]
Il Parco della Maremma: Maremma Park
The area of Maremma is renowned for the preservation of its territory and nature and the Parco della Maremma is certainly one of the greatest results of this policy. In fact, the park keeps untouched nature alive at its purest state. The Parco della Maremma is one of the greatest […]
Why Italians prefer drinking wine: in vino salus!
Italy is considered the home country of wine, one of Italians’ favorite alcoholic beverages. Wine is not simply considered a drink in Italy, but it is part of local habits and culture, especially when sitting around the table. A lot of people in Italy decide to drink a glass […]
English communication in Italy
Io no speak English is the title of an Italian movie reflecting the conditions of a lot of Italians who can’t speak English very well. It is simply a film, but what is the real situation about Italians speaking English? Nowadays English is regarded, in Italy, and worldwide, as the most […]
Romantic Italy
If you have a strong romantic vein, you cannot miss some beautiful Italian destinations renowned for being the hometowns of love.
Vallombrosa
Vallombrosa: a natural haven of peace in Tuscany Considering the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at Vallombrosa, the motto Ora et labora, pray and work, was certainly used by its monks, since the earliest times. Vallombrosa is actually known for its perfect combination of nature and calm: the territory hosts one of […]
Life on Italian beaches: some basics you should know
The seaside is a favorite destination for all those choosing Italy for a summer vacation. Beaches during the summer can get overcrowded, but remain pretty organized, so that people can enjoy some deserved relax. There are several types of beaches in Italy: sandy beaches, rocky beaches, gravel beaches and cliffs. […]
Night life: Italian places to visit in summer
Foto Davide D’Amico on flickr (flic.kr/p/sP537Y) Romanticism, art, the sea, amazing food: these are only a bunch of the reason that, each year, bring people to choose Italy for their Summer vacations. If the country is universally known for its artistic appeal and for being a favored destination for […]
Vivara Island
In Italy we still have islands whose landscape has been carefully preserved, islands that cannot be visited by tourists just to keep their flora and fauna untouched. Among these secluded, forbidden paradises, is the island of Vivara. The island The island of Vivara, which rises 109 meters above sea level, […]