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The noise of the machine and the steam coming out of it. Pouring it little by little until creating a little crema, cream, on top and here we are: il caffe’ e’ servito (coffee is served)! Every morning a strong scent can be smelt in the streets of Italian cafés […]
Famous and appreciated all over the world, a number of popular Italian products are constantly at risk of being counterfeited, especially abroad. Many companies have tried, today as in the past, to imitate them: similar names are often used as a brand, in an attempt to confuse consumers and get them to […]
Follow on the path of Italian mothers and grandmothers to find out why Italy has some illnesses and diseases that, apparently, you can’t get anywhere else!
In Naples there’s a “hospital” where dolls get fixed and you can buy vintage dolls or donate one.
Some ideas for gifts with an Italian allure.
Not everyone is happy about the Prosecco Hills’ UNESCO achievement. Read on to learn why about 40 environmental associations have actively fought against it.
Interesting facts about Italy.
The hills of Conegliano in Treviso, where the Prosecco wine is produced, have been declared a Unesco Heritage Site.
Lupo Alberto, one of Italy’s favorite cartoon character.
Some successful Italian-American politicians