Are you among those who think nettle is just a wild herb better avoided because of how itchy it makes our skin? Well, it’s time you change your mind, because nettle plays a big role in Italian cuisine Of course, nettle is itchy, and must be handled with caution. Yet, […]
Weather, things to see and to do in Italy in August.
From the US to Italy, the latest buzz around the world of sports.
The Paris 2024 Olympics are about to start, and Italy is set to show a formidable lineup of athletes across various sports, each with a strong chance of winning medals. Here are some standout Italian athletes expected to perform exceptionally well. Fingers crossed for all of them! Athletics Marcell Jacobs, […]
When the mercury rises, our bodies require specific nourishment to stay cool and hydrated. Summers in Italy have become increasingly hot, especially in the South and on the islands, but even in the North, not far from the mountains where I live, keeping cool in the months of July and […]
Trentino Alto-Adige: an unconventional summer destination for families and nature lovers Summer is often associated with the sea, however Italy offers many other destinations for those who are not too keen on spending their entire vacation on a beach sunbathing. The variety of the Italian landscape truly is a godsend and the Alps certainly represent one of […]
By Gina Paone Kulch-Stritch In the summer of 1978, our parents took my 17-year-old sister Jill and twenty-one-year-old me on a European vacation. We spent a week at a resort on the island of Palma de Majorca. We headed to the shops and stopped at the many fashionable […]
Bologna has become the first Italian city to impose a 30 km/h speed limit on about 70% of its urban roads, which has sparked widespread discussion. This limit, equivalent to around 18 mph, can frustrate many drivers accustomed to higher speeds. Mayor Matteo Lepore implemented this reform six months ago, […]
Bad news for tourists and Italian citizens eagerly awaiting the arrival of summer: this year, Italian beaches will be a bit less accessible due to increasing restrictions on free beaches. The prices of Italian beach resorts have been steadily increasing for years, with an estimated rise of 5.2% compared to […]
Italian wines to fight the Summer heat.
