Italians love vehicles on two wheels and it’s safe to say that they’re second to none when it comes to riding, designing and manufacturing them. By the Sella Pass (MrHicks46/flickr flic.kr/p/ekGHES) Motorbikes are an excellent way to get around in Italy, especially in the city, because of the usually heavy […]
For dating tips for foreign men in Italy, click on the link. For many women, going on a date with a foreign man, in a country that is not your own can be an intimidating prospect. While it’s always smart to be aware, and to follow the social norms of […]
History is often mysterious. At times because of a lack of primary or archaeological sources, especially if we are dealing with ancient facts. In other cases, however, mystery arises by the very circumstances surrounding an event and their lack of clarity. In the cases of Pier Paolo Pasolini, Pope John Paul […]
See also part one of this article: Top Italian Unresolved Misteries Italian Mysteries: the murder of Samuele Lorenzi The murder of Samuele Lorenzi has shocked Italy more than many other, just as brutal homicides. The 3 year old boy was killed in his own home in Cogne, a quaint village in the […]
Since then, McDonald’s took over the country! When did McDonald’s open in Italy? How many McDonald’s are in Italy? A quick overview of the first McDonald’s in Italy as well as we’re trying to answer all the questions about McDonald’s in Italy! First things first: Let’s see the story of […]
From North to South, Italy is home to many incredible Opera Houses. Teatro La Fenice in Venice This theater, located in beautiful Venice, was built at the end of the 18th century and – as befits its name – was burned down and rebuilt… twice in the 19th century. Then, it […]
When thinking of Italy, most people think of art and culture, history and great food, even beaches and gorgeous vistas, but many often forget that it is also a country of some of the world’s most breathtaking mountains. If you want stunning panoramas and glamorous ski resorts, then Italy is […]
Enrico Mentana is a brilliant Italian anchorman, probably the first one to introduce the concept of “hosting” the news rather than just reading it, a concept very popular in the United States, but relatively unknown to Italian Television until the late 1980s. Mentana, early career Mentana, still very young […]
There are so many things we believe to be Italian that you won’t find in Italy at all. Read on, and learn which ones, among our best known Italian clichés are, in fact, not Italian at all. 1. Caesar Salad The most famous salad served in almost every Italian […]
If you are traveling in Italy, here you can find some useful tips on moving within cities. 1. Bus System Buses are the most common means of public transportation within most Italian cities. Usually a ticket costs around 1 Euro and it lasts for 75 minutes allowing for bus hopping […]