Whoever coined the phrase, In Vino Veritas (the truth is in wine) was right on target. With a little too much wine tongues become loose and the truth comes out, whether or not it will set you free. As an admirer of Bacchus and a lover of the white wine grape […]
Cosenza is a small city in the region of Calabria, in the southern part of Italy. It’s located at the confluence of the Busento and the Crathis rivers. The population of the municipality is roughly around 70,000; however, the entire urban area is inhabited by over 260,000 people. Cosenza has a […]
Cruise liner in Venice Whether you are a fan of big cruise lines, a sailing enthusiast or just fascinated by that beautiful blue Mediterranean, there are numerous options to see Italy by ship. Usually the itineraries covered by this type of travel include Italian ports of call among […]
The art of fresco in Italy is as old as time. And it brings a sense of peace in this chaotic world. The earliest recorded frescos date back 30,000 years ago in France. The art of fresco has survived many centuries. Until fresco in Italy became relevant in the Renaissance. […]
Second part of the interview to Maria Liberati, Author of The Basic Art Of Italian Cooking Norm: If you had to choose 5 unequalled venues in Italy for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or wedding destination, what would they be and why? Maria: First, I must say that it is really difficult […]
Valsinni is a small commune and a town located in the Basilicata region of Italy in the province of Matera. The town of Valsinni is divided into two different parts. First, the ancient town is located on top of the hill and the newer town is located a little further down […]
Raw Impressions of Italy My first time in Italy was in 2003 when I visited my brother-in-law, who at the time was doing a Master’s in the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of the Johns Hopkins University. We mainly spent time in Sicily (Siracusa and Taormina), Bologna and Rome: […]
New York’s Little Italy (WillVision Photography/Flickr) National Italian American Foundation NIAF has been working closely with the national government in Washington DC for the well being of the Italian American community for more than 30 years. The foundation offers grants and scholarships to Italian American students, supports the teaching of […]
Agriculture, tourism and the food industry are essential to Italy’s economic growth I was born in the late 70s and, to my memory, there has not been a time when my country was not economically struggling: I have no recollection of the news mentioning anything different from “unemployment rise,” […]
Candelo (Biella) Castle Candelo is a small comune and town located in the Piedmont region of Italy in the province of Biella. The town is located close to Turin and Biella and does not attract many tourists. Due to its medieval nature and its village like atmosphere it has […]
