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 […]
Life & Style
Dwellings in Italy
Italy is well known for its monuments and architecture: a huge chunk of those visiting the country each year do so to enjoy the unique and amazing cohabitation of styles that is typical of our cities and towns: Medieval, Romanic, Gothic, Baroque, just to mention some, grace the streets and alleys […]
The history of FIAT
Fiat has always been synonym of innovation, prestige, and tradition. Indeed, this Italian auto manufacturer is both contemporary and old. How? Let’s find out by deep-diving into the history of FIAT. The first 40 years 1899-1911 The Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (aka FIAT), was born on July 11, 1899. Giovanni Agnelli was on the Board […]
Italian Surnames
Names are important because they identify people, and surnames are doubly important because they also tell of the origins and history of a family through the centuries. In fact, researching your surname, also known as last name or family name, is an exciting way to learn more about your family […]
Italian health care system vs. the US health care system
The Health Care System is a thorny subject in every country of the world: often tied dangerously to the political agendas of its creators, it is known to be one of those matters that could make a government capitulate. Health care in Italy and the US: is there […]
Rome Events
A Vast Assortment of Festivals and Events to Attend in Rome It was a crucial year in Rome – the year of 1911. Everywhere among the tiny villas speculators were stirred up at the exposition taking place in the “Belle Arti.” People started recognizing architectures of true value, like the […]
Alfa Romeo Classic Models
The design artistry of the Italian automotive manufacturers has gained worldwide recognition. Brands include Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati, and Fiat. But for many car enthusiasts, the name Alfa Romeo is the essence of fine Italian cars. These are the top Alfa Romeo models. Let’s take a look at a […]
Italian Calendar of Events
Italy Tours & Itineraries – Calandar of Events When to go to Italy and what will be happening when you get there? This is a question many travelers ask themselves before planning their trip to the Old Country. Italy is spectacular no matter what time of year you choose to […]
Italian men
Italians have always been famous for being real charmers, but is this true, or is it simply an urban myth created by decades of stereotypes and old-fashioned movies? Based on researches, Italian men are in womens’ fantasies all around the world. Because who wouldn’t want an Italian lover, right? Let’s […]
10 Italian Cliches You Won’t Find in Italy
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 […]