Mina (wikimedia) Every country has that special female singer who, with her voice, defines more than just a period, more than just a style, but a nation in its entirety, crossing social and age boundaries. While the United States has Barbra Streisand and Canada has Céline Dion, Italy has Mina. This amazing […]
Gianni Morandi (Ph. Nationaal Archief Nederlands on wikimedia) Gianni Morandi is famous for his eternal baby face, a reminder of the “forever young” attitude of Italian music. The artist still enjoys performing and entertaining, even though he’s reached an age when most people would be looking to retire. Besides looking […]
Sicily is the largest of the Mediterranean’s islands. Because of its location and its history, it is one of Italy’s major tourist destinations, both for its beaches and its cultural offerings. Touring Sicily would take months in itself because there’s simply so much to do and see, so we are […]
Many of America’s most beautiful buildings are a result of the creativity and tireless efforts of Italian American architects. Who can forget the influence that Mario Joseph Ciampi had on buildings and public spaces in the San Francisco’s Bay area? Or the genius of Romaldo Giurgola, instrumental in the designs […]
Sappada is a beautiful town in the Veneto region of Italy, rich in history, culture and natural beauty. One of the ways to learn about this city of the Dolomites is through its folklore and the historical traditions it keeps alive to this day. Fields near Sappada Sappada’s Carnival is one […]
Piazza Grande in Arezzo Ph. depositphotos/karambol Arezzo is situated in the south-eastern part of Tuscany, encircled by four magnificent valleys: the Val Tiberina, Casentino, Valdarno and Valdichiana. Arezzo Town A town of culture history and elegance. Arezzo is easy to get to whether you are traveling by car or train. […]
We were taught at school that languages were divided into two broad categories: those that were generally defined as “living” and those considered as “dead.” The former were spoken in some part of the globe, while the latter were only studied, but did not constitute a means of communication anywhere, except under exceptional […]
Italian newspapers. Ph. Samuele Ghilardi on flickr (flic.kr/p/b4nGtB) Il Fatto Quotidiano One of the youngest Italian newspapers, Il Fatto Quotidiano was founded in 2009 by Antonio Padellaro; since 2015 the editor is Marco Travaglio, one of the most pungent Italian journalists. It claims to be independent, as its only income is from […]
We usually go to the restaurant to celebrate a special event, have a romantic dinner, or out of curiosity, to try dishes from another country or that we don’t usually cook at home. But what about going beyond the ordinary idea of restaurant? What about subverting our routine and habits to […]
The beauty and the magic of Italy has often come to represent the idea itself of romantic love, so in a way there is no better place to celebrate it: the sea, the countryside, art, good food, all concur to create the perfect atmosphere for a couple getaway in this […]
