A national day of mourning in Italy has been declared for June 4, 2012, in honor of the earthquake victims in Emilia Romagna. You can help by donating via the Italian Red Cross.
[more...]A Personal Guide to Travel and Life in Italy
This personal guide to travel and life in Italy is culled from over 20 years of experience living and working in Italy. Get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to live in Italy, my favorite places to go in Italy, my recommended hotels and restaurants in Italy and even the darker side of life in Italy and how to cope with its mind-numbing bureaucracy. I’ll cover lots of different topics from luxury to adventure travel in Italy, Italian politics, culinary travel in Italy, Italian language, customs and traditions, as well as how I personally became an expert on Italian furnace parts.
June 4, 2012 – National Day of Mourning in Italy
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Thu, 31 May 2012
June 2 – Festa della Repubblica 2012 Celebrations in Italy
In 2012, the Festa della Repubblica celebrations in Italy held on June 2, will be a much more somber affair, with limited festivities out of respect for Italy’s earthquake victims. During the Feast of the Republic, a call for national unity and solidarity will be key.
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Free Museums during 2012 Culture Week in Italy
Enjoy free admission to museums and archeological sites all over Italy during the 14th annual Settimana della Cultura, the 2012 edition of Italian Culture Week
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Weekend with FAI 2012 – Italian National Trust Sites
The weekend of March 24 & 25, 2012 the organization called “FAI” (Italian National Trust) sponsors guided visits of 670 sites all over Italy, most of which are not normally open to the public.
[more...] Posted By:Anita | 2 Comments | Hip Trip Tips for Travel in Italy, Interesting Festivals & Events in Italy, Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Sat, 24 Mar 2012
Cheese Art 2012 – Traditional Cheese Tasting Workshop
Taste traditional cheeses from around the world during two days of tasting workshops at Cheese Art 2012 in Ragusa Sicily, when cheese is elevated to the status of art.
[more...] Posted By:Anita | 5 Comments | Interesting Festivals & Events in Italy, Italian Food Traditions & Recipes Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Wed, 25 Jan 2012
Ossobuco for International Day of Italian Cuisines
The 2012 International Day of Italian Cuisines (IDIC) is on January 17, when cooks all over the world are invited to join in the celebrations by preparing ossobuco, a traditional dish from Milan. Try our ossobuco recipe.
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Bastardoni-Big Bastards: Prickly Pears of Sicily
When you hear vendors hollering “bastardoni” in Sicily, it’s the season for the prickly pears known as “big bastards.” Legend has it that this traditional food found in markets in Italy is the result of a feud.
[more...] Posted By:Anita | 2 Comments | Hiking & Walking Trails in Italy, Italian Food Traditions & Recipes, Understanding the Culture & Customs of Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Mon, 26 Dec 2011
It’s Hot: Almond Harvest in Sicily
The almond harvest in Sicily at the Mastri di San Basilio farm takes place at the height of summer. Join Anita as she ventures into the August heat in search of pizzuta almonds fresh off the tree.
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Celebrations in Italy – Festival of San Sebastiano in Sicily
The festival of San Sebastiano in Sicily is a big deal – not to be missed for the colorful mix of religion and folklore – with stunning special effects that will blow your mind. Join the patron saint celebrations in Palazzolo Acreide and experience a festa you will not soon forget.
[more...] Posted By:Anita | 10 Comments | Interesting Festivals & Events in Italy, Provocative People & Cool Places in Italy, Stories of Life in Tuscany & Sicily, Understanding the Culture & Customs of Italy Del.icio.us | Print | Trackback Thu, 11 Aug 2011
Traditional Foods of Italy- Colomba Pasquale, Italian Easter Cake
Colomba pasquale, an Italian Easter cake usually shaped like a dove, is one of the foods traditionally served at an Easter meal in Italy…and leftovers are great with cappuccino the next morning. Read on to learn how to make this delicious cake with a home-tested recipe.
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