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Italian Proverbs I

Italians like to play with words and there are plenty of examples out there to show us so. Italian Proverbs, sayings, still pepper conversations and are used quite profusely by older and younger generations alike. You’ll recognize some of them, as they are common in English, too. Others, you may […]

Celebrities

Rocco Siffredi

Rocco SiffrediPh. Toglenn on wikipedia   Rocco Siffredi, the Italian stud who rivals female  porn stars of the caliber of Moana Pozzi, Stoya, Sasha Grey and Cicciolina, has changed the adult film industry by drawing attention to its male stars. Siffredi seems to have no limits and he enjoys his […]

Sport

A.C. Milan

  A.C. Milan Logo   This glorious football team was founded in 1899 by two British gentlemen living in Milan. The traditional colors of the jersey are red and black, and the logo is a devil. More than for its marketing design, AC Milan impresses for its amazing winning history, […]

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Tuscany

San Miniato

San Miniato: a not so stereotypical Tuscan destination   Panoramic view of San Miniato from the Torre Federico II. Ph. flickr/Jacqueline Poggi   If you have decided to spend your holidays in Tuscany, there are some little characteristic locations you may like to explore. Lesser known yet not less beautiful than […]

TV

American tv series in Italy

American tv series that became iconic in Italy The first time I’ve visited the US, I found everything so new, yet utterly familiar at the same time. You see, as pretty much everyone of my generation, I grew up watching american tv shows on the telly. Rigorously dubbed into Italian, […]

Religion

Religious Tourism

When travelling to Italy, it’s nearly impossible not to notice the influence Christianity had in the art and architecture of the country; in truth, spirituality is, for many, a strong reason to visit the country. If you’re looking to make a pilgrimage or to have a vacation with a religious element, then […]

Celebrities

Fiorello

Fiorello. Ph. Roberto Vicario on wikimedia   Fiorello is one amazing showman. He started in Italian resorts as an entertainer for tourists, but his natural talent didn’t take very long to show. He turned quickly into a television phenomenon – he was hired by the private networks to host a […]

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Tuscany

Volterra

Volterra. Ph. Giuseppe Milo on flickr (flic.kr/p/JaEYVU)   Volterra is a commune and town located in the province of Pisa in Tuscany. The town has been inhabited since Neolithic times and was an important Etruscan settlement. During the rule of the Romans, the town became a municipium and gained much […]