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The best marinas in 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 […]
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Panis quadratus: let’s bake like the Romans!
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
Ennio Morricone. One of the most prolific Italian Composer of movies soundtracks
Cacio e Pepe: traditional or gourmet?
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 […]
Tu’ Vo Fa l’ Americano
Great Cover of the song!
Books about Life In Italy
Generations of people have taken the leap that many of us only dream of by moving to Italy and immersing themselves into a completely new culture and way of life. The books below are the literary mirror to the experiences of those who did take the plunge and decided to […]
Italy’s most famous inventions
A list os some of the most impressive Italian inventions.
Pompeii… as it was and as it is
Those of you who have been lucky enough to be to Pompeii know the place is magic. Because of the peculiar — and tragic — causes of its destruction, the Roman hub remained protected from time and further construction for over 1000 years. That’s why Pompeii is so essential, historically […]
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Two dream hidden beach destinations in Italy: a guide for tourists
When you think of the sea in Italy, the Amalfi Coast,
Eating in Italy like a local citizen: tips for foreigners
Unfortunately, foreigners often come to Italy with the
Buying a historic house in Italy: living inside history
Buying a historic house in Italy is not just a real