Life in Italy, Real Estate in Italy, Move to Italy
Travelling as a tourist may lead sometimes to a series of inevitable mistakes that could often be easily avoided. If you keep them in mind, you may get much more from your vacation than you expect! Take a look at what you must avoid this year when coming to visit Italy, if […]
In Activities in Small Town I we explored the world of Italian sagre and food fairs, a great alternative to spend fun and interesting Summer evenings while holidaying in Italy. In this second part of our trip through traditional and authentic Italian Summer activities, we’ll take a closer look at other […]
Renato Zero and Loredana Berté, protagonists of the Italian music panorama of the 1970s (GdT/wikimedia) The 1970s were not an easy period in Italian history. They are known as the Anni di Piombo, the lead years. Historians consider this the decade of the factual civil war, between the establishment and terrorists. Hence, […]
An Important Anniversary 2015 marks the hundreth anniversary of Italy’s entry in the First World War. Time has passed. None of those who fought what has been defined the first modern warfare conflict on a worldwide scale is still of this earth. They no longer can turn, with their words […]
Speaking about gelato is truly speaking about Italy, isn’t it? A typically Italian frame: children enjoying gelato in the street in a not so far past (Flavio Ronco/flickr) Italian ice-cream has made the history of desserts and set standards for all types of ice-creams around the world. Now, I personally also […]
Catholic wedding ceremonies are legally recognized in Italy, which means you won’t need to worry about a civil ceremony. Nevertheless, there is a certain amount of documents and specifications you need to take care of to marry with the Catholic rite. As already mentioned when discussing Protestant and other non-Catholic religious […]
Only two types of wedding ceremonies are legally binding in Italy: Catholic weddings and civil ceremonies. Yet, Protestants and non-Catholics of any type need not despair, as it is still a pleasure to marry in Italy having a religious ceremony. However, if you want it to be legally binding, you should have […]
In Alpine Walking Itineraries: the Alpi Marittime I, we have walked through the buildings and upon the roads created by and for the Italian army in the past two centuries. Since the times of Napoleon, these mountains represented a defensive stronghold for Piedmont first and for the Kingdom of Italy later, their […]
Organizing a wedding can be a major headache. In Italy – as anywhere else in the world, really – it is still a bride’s task, with the convenient help of family and friends, who usually give a hand and provide much needed support. It is true, however, that the past bunch […]
The beauty and history of the Alpi Marittime Itineraries of the Maritimes Alps: il Mongioie, one of the most recognizable peaks of the Maritimes (guidosky/flickr) If you enjoy trekking, you must have liked our first couple of articles on the walking itineraries of the Alps. We learned about some […]