Agrigento is certainly famous for the production of its聽cannoli siciliani, cassate, and other local foods, but there is another thing this area is known for: almonds. More than the fruit itself, Agrigento is renowned for the festivals celebrated in its honor, a true touristic attraction with Sicily almonds. Two events […]
Salumi is not a term聽often heard outside of Italy, yet many of these products are found in specialty shops or聽Italian delicatessens聽and are used by cooks all over the world. Some,聽like prosciutto, need no introduction while others are not usually seen outside their motherland. Salumi are聽a large family of high-quality cured […]
Italian History In many ways, the history of Italy is the history of the modern world. So many pivotal moments in our collective past have taken place in Italy that it can be considered Europe鈥檚 historical keystone. In this section, learn about the great and not so great moments in […]
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was born on August 31, 12 AD.聽He was the third of the six children that were born to Caesar Augustus‘ adopted grandson, Germanicus, and his granddaughter, Agrippina. He was born in the ancient town of Antium (modern聽Anzio), which was located in Central Italy, near the […]
Breathtaking Views in Umbria I’m listening to the car radio and on comes “Una Storia Importante” by Eros Ramazzotti. The first lines of the song “quante scuse ho inventato io” remind me of the many excuses I used to make for not having the time to get out there and […]
OK, so you have made the trip into Italy, the vacation of a lifetime. You are ready to enjoy the finer things this ancient part of the world has to offer. Fine wine, fantastic food, beautiful museums, ancient ruins, and the sea all clamor to be part of your itinerary. […]
Italians love vehicles on two wheels and it’s safe to say that they’re second to none when it comes to riding, designing and manufacturing them. By the Sella Pass (MrHicks46/flickr flic.kr/p/ekGHES) Motorbikes are an excellent way to get around in Italy, especially in the city, because of the usually heavy […]
Aside from Rome, Florence and Venice, Naples and the island of Capri have been synonymous with travel to Italy.聽When planning trips to this part of the world many of those destinations are on the planning itinerary.聽Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, and the Mediterranean waters off of the west coast of the […]
For dating tips for foreign men in Italy, click on the link. For many women, going on a date with a foreign man, in a country that is not your own can be an intimidating prospect. While it’s always smart to be aware, and to follow the social norms of […]
The important city of Bolzano mixes the old and new effortlessly.聽Visitors can stroll聽the聽winding streets and gaze at the impressive examples of Gothic and Romanesque architecture or visit the modern university, where classes are taught in Italian, German and English. The Austrian influence on Bolzano is visible everywhere,聽from the multilingual street […]
