Are you among those who think nettle is just a wild herb better avoided because of how itchy it makes our skin? Well, it’s time you change your mind, because nettle plays a big role in Italian cuisine Of course, nettle is itchy, and must be handled with caution. Yet, […]
Author: Francesca Bezzone
Italian athletes to watch for medals at Paris 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics are about to start, and Italy is set to show a formidable lineup of athletes across various sports, each with a strong chance of winning medals. Here are some standout Italian athletes expected to perform exceptionally well. Fingers crossed for all of them! Athletics Marcell Jacobs, […]
Beat the heat with a healthy summer diet: essential tips
When the mercury rises, our bodies require specific nourishment to stay cool and hydrated. Summers in Italy have become increasingly hot, especially in the South and on the islands, but even in the North, not far from the mountains where I live, keeping cool in the months of July and […]
Summer Tiramisù
Recipe for a tiramisu with strawberries, perfect for the Summer.
Moving to Italy: what regions are best?
Moving to Italy offers an appealing option for many, thanks to the country’s rich cultural heritage and varied cost of living. Research by Travel + Leisure, which included interviews with locals and frequent travelers, alongside insights from online communities like the Retired Expats in Italy Facebook group, provides invaluable information on […]
Jasmine Paolini reaches the semifinals at Wimbledon
Jasmine Paolini is the first Italian woman in the Wimbledon semifinals! Italian tennis keeps on making the country happy, despite Jannik Sinner’s defeat against Daniil Medvedev in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Jasmine Paolini delivered a perfect match on the same day, becoming the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon semifinals. […]
The Fiat 500 Turns 67
The iconic car remains one of the most recognizable in the world “Even without a logo, name, flag, or any other identifying element, the Fiat 500 is immediately recognizable.” This is the message of the video “Happy Birthday 500!” created to celebrate the 67th anniversary of this iconic car. Since […]
Archaeology goes “live” in Sardinia
Palazzo Zapata, in Barumini, where the new excavations are taking place (Photo: Pjt56, Own Work/Wikicommons. CC BY-SA 4.0)
67th Spoleto Festival in its First Full Week
67th Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi: The Beauty of Interdisciplinary Arts Overview The 67th edition of the Festival dei Due Mondi returns to Spoleto from June 28 to July 14, 2024. As Italy’s oldest performing arts festival, it will present over 60 shows across 17 days and 20 venues. This […]
Colosseum and Pantheon most visited attractions in Italy
Record Museum Attendance in Italy: Colosseum and Pantheon Lead the Way In 2023, Italian museums experienced a record-breaking 58 million visitors, nearly matching the population of Italy. This impressive figure represents an increase of 10.7 million visitors compared to 2022, a growth of almost 23%. Compared to the pre-pandemic year […]