The Lake, Once Described as a “Pearl” by Balzac, is a Treasure Waiting to be Discovered Lake Orta and San Giulio Island, Piedmont Ph. depositphoto.com/Crisferra Lake Orta and its surroundings are quiet, beautiful and filled with gorgeous architecture. It is an enchanting spot, much less crowded than the larger lakes […]
Tips on Pruning Roses in Italian Gardens Late Autumn is the time when we generally consider pruning the roses in our gardens, both in the UK and in many parts of the US, however when should we prune the roses in our Italian holiday homes…? The rose is a plant […]
The Hit List of World Chefs Le Chef magazine is one of the most prestigious publications in the culinary field because its target audience is not us, common food lovers and part-time family chefs, but professionals. It is also a French publication, which makes it all the more respectable: we […]
People living in Rome are accustomed to open-air markets and their bustling shopping experience. Traditionally, tourists visit the historical places of any region they are visiting and look for the architecture, museums, sightseeing, and alike. However, I believe that for a tourist it is a complete cultural experience and a […]
The Internet has made researching family history easier than ever and it has become very popular among Italian Americans. Not only do these services allow you to discover the past, but also the present as you can look up other branches of your family tree that have been out of […]
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 […]
A Jewel of Italian birds If you noticed an orange/pink, unusual looking bird with a striking crest on its head while visiting Italy then you had probably been lucky to have seen the Hoopoe, a stunning migratory visitor to Italy. The Hoopoe is quite an unmistakable bird, it has bright […]
Surnames and their Meanings Delving into the research of surnames, also known as last names or family names, is an exciting way to learn more about your family history. When researching Italian surnames, you will quickly find that each family name in Italy was formed for a particular purpose. Italy […]
The area covered by Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is home to glorious natural landscapes and rare flora and fauna, which the park was instituted to protect. Located in the beautiful region of the South Eastern Alps the park includes imposing mountains like Mount Serva and Vette di Feltre, as […]
Cherasco is a small town in Italy’s Piedmont region. It’s part of the Cuneo province, close to the cities of Turin as well. The town’s area amounts to 81 sq km and the town has a population of roughly 7600 people. The town still retains its medieval essence with the old […]
