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Getting in shape eating like nonni
It’s time to get into shape: this is the thought of millions of Italians right now, after almost a month of over indulgence. Let’s say that the Italian diet isn’t really similar to others. The famous Italian Mediterranean diet is quiet different but still successfull all around the world. Alas, […]
Italy, Italians and foreign food
When it comes to food, Italians are proud of their roots. They would unlikely renounce to their typical dishes and favor them above all other types of food. Even when they are abroad, many Italians like to head to Italian restaurants even if, most times, these prove to be rather disappointing. Yet, the […]
Italian Neorealism
Before the end of World War II and the fall of Mussolini’s Fascist regime, a different genre of Italian cinema emerged called Neorealism. The movement began in 1942 and took off in 1943. When the war ended, Italy found itself on its knees, after years or war, economic depression and hardship: […]
Assisi and the Basilica of San Francesco
The town of Assisi will forever be associated with its most famous son, Saint Francis, the founder of the Franciscan order and patron of Italy. A town located in the Umbria region of Italy in the province of Perugia, Assisi is also the birthplace of Saint Clare and Saint Gabriel of Our […]
Visiting Italy during the winter
O sole mio is a Neapolitan song that makes us all think of Summer, when the sun shines everywhere. A lot of people think about Italy as a place to visit during the hot season, but the country is really more of a four-season destination. Climate and weather change according to the […]
The Trulli of Alberobello
The trulli are limestone houses found in the region of Puglia, which are beautiful examples of the ancient technique of drywall construction that is still used today for houses in the region. The trulli are built from rough limestone rocks and boulders, usually domed or in a pyramid shape, which […]
The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet and its Many Healthy Aspects The US News and World Report have recently announced that the Mediterranean diet is the best diet for the year 2019. The report also awarded it with the first spot in a series of sub categories, including best diet for healthy eating, […]
Sexy Italian Men
Sexy Italian Men: Sensual Artists, Sailors and … Charmers Is there a crisis in the myth of the sexy Italian men? Handsome, muscular, dark, and extremely well dressed, it seems in decline, an image of the past, a yellowed picture that comes out of a drawer. Yet, for years the […]
Mint
Just hearing the words “fresh mint” on a warm summer day and my mind conjures up the southern symbol of hospitality, a lengthy sprig of green mint submerged in frosty tumblers or icy silver cups of cool mint juleps. Later, when the cold weather rolls around and the holiday season […]
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