Me, myself: partially cast in an Italian mould? Me as a young child, in Italy When people hear of Italy, their thoughts drift to romance, gondolas and Venice. When I hear the word Italy, my mind evokes a familiarity with the day-to-day life of Italians, memories of personal […]
Montecristo: a natural haven that inspired art Situated in the Tuscan Archipelago, Montecristo island has inspired adventurous legends and it still remains a territory rich in mystery, certainly helped by its location, difficult to reach and visit. Its name is powerfully linked to literature, as the island was Alexandre Dumas’ inspiration for […]
A melting pot of Latin, Germanic, and Slavic civilizations; beaches of fine sand and a sea gently sloping away from the coast in Lignano and Grado, and touching upon inlets embedded between white rocks in Trieste. Enchanting places, all year round. Learn about seaside destinations in Friuli, Italy. Despite its limited extension, […]
Everyone knows Florence and the Chianti area, but there are lesser known, yet equally breathtaking places you can visit in Tuscany. Let me tell you about one of my favorite itineraries! Lucca is the first stop of our tour of Tuscany and will be our home base. It is not […]
For those planning to travel Italy by train, there are many options available. From stand alone tickets purchased at the station, to discount cards for frequent use, to rail passes with unlimited travel, there is something for every type of train rider. In order to determine what is right for you, first you should plan the length […]
I Mondiali, FIFA World Cup, is experienced as a very special event by all Italians, one that everyone knows not to miss. Even those who are not usually interested in the campionato di serie A, Italy’s national soccer league, become soccer crazy during the World Cup to support the Azzurri (the name reserved to the team) for the […]
Castell’Arquato is a town located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, in the province of Piacenza. The town lies on the hills of the Val D’Arda and is close to the cities of Parma and Piacenza. Castell’Arquato has retained its original medieval appearance which, scholars say, is still what it was like in the 10th […]
Boston’s North End The North End section of Boston was one of the early arrival points for Southern Italian and Sicilian immigrants. Many Italian-American families can trace their American roots back to this small warren of narrow streets and alleyways. These pioneers brought with them local traditions and […]
If you’re traveling by train when you’re in Italy, there are some things you should try to avoid or prevent not to spoil your journey, or make it unpleasant. – Validate the ticket, if you’re traveling by regionale. As there’s no date nor time, the tickets for this type of […]
Unmistakable in its looks, characterized by large, deep violet shoots, gradually turning lighter in color towards the base, the Violet Asparagus of Albenga is protected by a presidio Slow Food, in name of its relevance in local, traditional cuisine and its unicity. The Violet Asparagus of Albenga is a unique variety […]
