The Romans, known as “popolo mangereccio” (people who are fond of eating), always enjoyed the pleasure of good cuisine.
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The Art of Decanting Wine
The importance (and pleasure) of decanting wine is underestimated.
History of ‘Monument to Vittorio Emanuele’
Some curiosities about a well known and controversial monument of the capital
The Abandoned Cats of Rome
A cat hospital in the heart of Rome.
Pianosa Island
Thanks to the fact that it has been a penitentiary for about 150 years, the island of Pianosa is almost unspoilt.
Aeolian Islands
Heaven is not far from Sicily
Italians gossiping
Italians gossiping Si dice- Mi hanno detto- ma lo sai che??- Non lo sai?? (people say-I was told- do you know that?-don’t you know that?). These are the most common expressions used by Italians when they start gossiping. Some studies carried out at the University of California and published in the […]
Garfagnana
The ideal destination for nature lovers Tuscany is one of the most varied regions of Italy, thanks to the different sceneries and geographical areas it offers: sea, countryside and mountains. However, there is an area which may not be on the most beaten of tracks, but is well worth a visit: […]
Street food in Italy
When going to Italy, a visit to local, famous restaurants or trattorie is one of the must to include in your journey. Eating national dishes in a typical environment, sitting around a table and sipping a glass of traditional wine, either white or red, may be the first image coming to your […]
Saint Joseph’s Day
Growing up in an Italian American family, St. Joseph’s Day was always one of my favorite holidays…
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