Trentino Alto-Adige: an unconventional summer destination for families and nature lovers Summer is often associated with the sea, however Italy offers many other destinations for those who are not too keen on spending their entire vacation on a beach sunbathing. The variety of the Italian landscape truly is a godsend and the Alps certainly represent one of […]
Summer Italian Dishes
April and May are probably the best months to visit Italy.
1st of May: Italy celebrates International Workers’ Day May in Italy begins with a public holiday based on an important anniversary: the Festa dei Lavoratori. Celebrated in more than eighty countries, in Italy, and in the rest of the world, International Workers’ Day is an important day created in honor and […]
Mind italians jokes during April 1st, Pesce d’Aprile!
It’s no secret that music is important to Italians. Singing is part of our own history and tradition. And we know how to celebrate our passion. Traditional Italian music has had, since the 1950s, a most prestigious event followed by the entire country: the Festival di Sanremo. Il Festival di Sanremo […]
There are many traditional products eaten by Italians during the Christmas season, and two of the most famous are the pandoro and the panettone.
The year comes to an end on December 31st, New Year’s Eve. Each country has its own habits and customs when it comes to how to end one year and begin another. Italy, too, has its own traditions and rituals, which are usually followed strictly by many, as we are, […]
March 19th, St. Joseph, is Father’s Day in Italy.
Bread is a must on Italian tables. The ‘food of poor people‘, as it used to be called. It was widely eaten because it was made with easily obtainable and cheap ingredients, available to all. Moreover, it could be made at home, following local recipes, often rooted in the history and […]