Italy’s own recipe for comedy Since ancient times, satire has mostly been based on politics. Comedians have tried to push facts and people to the extreme, making them ridiculous, even when they may have not initially been. In Italy, we can say much of the humor comes from politics, to […]
The official soundtrack of Italia ’90, the FIFA World Cup disputed in Italy in the Summer of 1990. The Championship was won by (West) Germany, its last tournament before National unification.
Many Italians are incredibly attracted to the USA and its culture. Certainly, movies and tv had a huge influence on the Italian public, as they showed us the country’s cities and great outdoors, its skyscrapers and mountains. Italians became so fascinated by the US, many do visit it each year, and […]
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 […]
Off-the-beaten events: the corsa all’anello If you appreciate and are really interested in the Middle Age tradition, Italy is rich in borghi, hamlets, and little villages celebrating their tradition in honor of this era. Several festivals and themed events are organized. La corsa dell’anello is an interesting occasion to see […]
Italians are famous for their non-verbal communication. A stereotype often heard about Italians is that we talk with our hands. Non-verbal communication is popular for many reasons—habit, emphasis and the ability at times to say more with gestures than you can with words. In many ways, gestures and body […]
Audi Gold Roman Cup In the central Parioli district in the midst of the bustling city of Rome but away from all the chaos and the noise of busy city life where the only noise you will hear are the stomping of heavy horse’s hooves and the distant ‘clacks’ of […]
Historical Soccer and Reenactment from Florence The “Calcio Storico Fiorentino“, “Historical soccer from Florence“, called in old Florence “Calcio in Livrea” was born in Florence around 1200-1300 AD. Florence – Calcio Storico It was one of the many competitions between the local noblemen. We have to remember that […]
If you’re a keen web surfer, you may have come across a popular meme with the picture of a girl eagerly washing her hands in a bidet, its caption highlighting her question about why Europeans have such low sinks in their bathrooms… This is just a funny example of the […]