If you are looking for dazzling natural scenery then Lake Garda is the place for you. Deep blue waters, green forests, towering mountains, and picturesque towns–Lake Garda offers it all. Italy’s largest lake is located between Milan and Venice, and is nestled between the Dolomites of Brenta to the North […]
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 […]
You know we Italians are proud of our food. You know also we do have tricks, secrets and downright spells we use in the kitchen to make stuff that delicious (ok… ok… we’re not the only ones, of course!). Italian cuisine is among the best in the world, and it’s […]
Vercelli is a city in the region of Piedmont in northern Italy. The city is located between Milan and Turin close to the River Po. Vercelli is an important center for the cultivation of rice and there are plenty of rice paddies around the city. The weather here is quite […]
We all know that lavender is a beautiful plant and that it has a pleasant scent, however there is far more to discover about it. This comprehensive guide, along with these tips for planting lavender, will teach you all you need to know about growing this fragrant and diverse plant. […]
The recently unified country of Italy in the early 1900s faced several issues continuously. Italy had a very large debt, very few natural resources, and almost no transportation or industries. This combined along with a high ratio of poverty, illiteracy, and an uneven tax structure weighed heavily on the Italian […]
Italy is the undisputed land of wine, but Italians drink a lot of non-alcoholic drinks too. Who would have said that? You can find Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Fanta and the like everywhere in the world and Italy is no exception. The sparkling, sugary beverages are drank by youngsters and adults alike […]
The Bridge of Love in Rome When one thinks of Rome’s Ponte Milvio, also known as the Milvian Bridge, they could be forgiven for not identifying this edifice as a symbol of love. In fact, the opposite has been true for most of the bridge’s two millennia existence. Since its […]
The eastern coast of Sicily has historically been one of the most geologically active in all of Europe, dominated by the hulking mass of Mount Etna, Italy’s largest active volcano. Etna’s fiery history has been documented since ancient times, bestowing its slopes and the plain of Catania with rich and […]
Who doesn’t know Cristoforo Colombo? Celebrated and vilified, hero to some, conqueror to others, Cristoforo Colombo is one of the best known historical figures in the world. A portrait of a man believed to be Cristoforo Colombo (wikimedia) In spite of it, Colombo remains a very mysterious figure. In […]
