Have you heard of this expression? I guess so. Who hasn’t heard of it? I’ve always associated this phrase with the sea, the sun, the Italian music, the antique Italian cities, the delicious food, and everything else I love about this wonderful country. So I made the decision to investigate […]
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Discovering Quartiere Gorla: Milan’s “Little Paris”
We all know Milan for its fashion, cultural relevance, and cosmopolitan city life but, within its boundaries, we can also find a quaint neighborhood with an old-world charm—Quartiere Gorla. Often referred to as Milan’s “Little Paris,” this district is a mix of history, beauty, and modern living: Quartiere Gorla is […]
Stabilimenti Balneari are facing an uncertain future
The stabilimenti balneari, a staple of Italian beach life, are currently at the center of a heated national debate. These iconic beach establishments, long managed by families and passed down through generations, are facing a potential upheaval due to new EU regulations requiring open competition for beach concessions. This move, […]
Orecchiette ai broccoli – Recipe from Puglia to get kids to eat vegetables
One of the greatest challenges of raising healthy kids is to convince them to eat more vegetables! I tried – and still try – it all! Here’s a way however if you’ve been asking how to get kids to eat vegetables, Orechiette ai broccoli recipe from Puglia, Italy. Great pasta with […]
Top 10 Organic Farms in Italy – Agriturismo accommodation in Tuscany
Various organic farms in Central Italy have a tremendous lifestyle where you can relax and enjoy the thrill of reading a good book or playing an enjoyable game such as Ice Run. Would you want to have the fun experience of living an authentic Italian countryside lifestyle with your family? […]
Bicycle Routes in Italy Cross-country
Imagine pedaling through lush vineyards, navigating the steep climbs of the Dolomites, or coasting down the serene coastal roads of Sicily – this is bicycling in Italy. Italy, renowned for its remarkable diversity of landscapes and rich cultural history, offers a range of long-distance cycling routes that traverse the entire […]
Italian centenarians: longevity secrets
Italy is not known for its delicious cuisine, gorgeous landscapes, or rich cultural legacy. Or, more accurately, it is also this, but there is much more. Italy has one of the world’s five blue zones, which are the places where life expectancy exceeds significantly the worldwide average. We’re talking about […]
10 Italian Inventions and Discoveries
10 Italian Inventions and Discoveries including firefighters and shopping centres The list of things we relate with Italy is very long – and tasty – with pizza, pasta, coffee, cheese, tiramisu, cannoli, gelato, and wine all reminding us of the southern European country, which we can always spot on the […]
TRASTEVERE
While Rome entices with its extraordinary monuments, Trastevere, one of its many distinct neighborhoods, captures the traveler’s heart. Trastevere, which translates literally to “across the Tiber,” was once considered the outskirts of Rome. Allowed to develop its own flavor and now part of il centro storico, it’s the perfect place to glimpse a bit […]
Weather in North Italy
Italy is made up of three distinct geographical areas–its north, south and central regions. Anyone visiting Italy should be aware that each of these has their own unique climates and weather conditions, which may affect your vacation. Northern Italy is generally colder and wetter than the areas further south and visitors should always pack […]
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