One of the things that I really cherish about my life in Italy are the small social interactions that revolve around food. This can mean shopping at a local market to interact with the vendors, making small talk with the barista over a morning caffè, and of course, sitting down for an aperitivo. Aperitivo in […]
Category Archives: Italy
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Feb
Feb
I hope you gnocchi how much I enjoy a good joke. Hello? Anyone? But seriously, I need a break from the news and I love a good Dad joke. If you are looking for a little pick-me-up, these pasta jokes are (almost) so bad they are good. And if you have any more pasta puns, […]
27
Jan
Jan
The Euro is a common currency used across many EU countries and it can be fun to collect coins issued by different countries. The designs you will find on the coins are country-specific, though they can be spent across all Eurozone countries. Italy’s usual designs, for example, feature Dante and an image of the Campidoglio, […]
07
Jan
Jan
The success of Italian cuisine around the world is really a testament to how seriously Italians take food. I imagine you may have heard of Barilla and Nutella, but there are plenty of other iconic food brands that are famous closer to home. Take Pastiglie Leone, a candy manufacturer that has been delighting palates since […]
02
Jan
Jan
I am not an Italian real estate expert, but I have had plenty of recent experience in moving in Rome. When I mentioned recently that we had considered signing an 8-year lease, some people outside of Italy seemed surprised. I thought I would share a quick guide to rental agreements in Italy. Many Italian rental […]
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Dec
Dec
I have always loved Christmastime in Italy. From small towns to big cities, there are so many decorations and lots of holiday cheer that all adds up to beautiful places to see for the holidays. I also love that the Italian word for Christmas is Natale – very close to my own name. For weeks […]
08
Nov
Nov
What comes to your mind when someone says ‘Italy’? Handsome animated plumbers? Rolling hills and white wine? Maybe a bright red Vespa? For many amused American travelers, the answer often comes down to the humble bidet一 the butt of many a joke. Bidets, a French invention, are essentially large sinks that users can squat over. […]
07
Oct
Oct
At the peak of Italy’s first wave in the spring of 2020, 4,000 people a day were being treated in ICU beds. After a strict lockdown and a careful reopening, new infections dropped to as low as 200 a day during the summer. However, as the new positives begin to rise again, Italy is preparing […]