2020 brought about many new habits, but Italy just seems to have some problems with one of them, smart working. Also known as “working from home,” and a fairly normal occurrence in many a country, especially in some sectors and among the younger generations, smart working is something Italians just […]
Gondolas, one of the symbols of Venice, have not always been black. History of how the gondolas changed with the passing of time.
Let’s be honest, we all love Italian nonne. Whether you actually have one or you’d simply enjoy how iconic they are in Italian and Italian-American culture, grandparents are a real treasure. Let’s talk about Italian grandmother now! As many of our most faithful readers may know — I tend to […]
Inspiration, in these pictures, lies in the landscape. Inspiration, in this pictures, is in the land. Sicily, which is backdrop to the happiness of all these couples, just can’t quite stay in the background.
Driving a motorcycle is probably the best way to tour Italy.
Why, you may wonder, we write about the best marinas in Italy? Well, sailing has become a bit of a hot trend in recent years and, let’s be honest, after the pandemic and the dangers related to our old way of traveling, it may be among the safest options to […]
Panis quadratus is known as one of the most common types of bread in Ancient Rome. Thanks to archaeology — and Pompeii — we can still make it today. If you enjoy history and archaeology — or the history of food — you may have come across images of large, […]
Ennio Morricone. One of the most prolific Italian Composer of movies soundtracks
Cacio e pepe: what a great traditional Italian — Roman!– combo. With its simple, wholesome ingredients, it is a true example of cucina povera that made it, however, into the kitchen of some of the world most renowned chefs. The real beauty of this dish lies in how simple it […]
