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CHRISTMAS IN ITALY: DISCOVER ALL THE ITALIAN TIDINGS AND TRADITIONS

Italy's festive season is a vibrant blend of age-old traditions and modern customs. From cozy firesides and wood-fired cuisine to…

6 months ago

21 ITALIAN PROVERBS AND HOW TO USE THEM

Italian sayings are not mere words but are the essence of cultural wisdom, reflecting Italians' expressiveness and passion. Learn these…

1 year ago

ITALY, THE GREAT INFLUENCER.

In this first post of 2024, I reflect on my journey in Italy, embracing the rich heritage, community spirit, and…

1 year ago

A MONTH OF MONDAYS IN FLORENCE.

In my post ITALIAN WAYS I mentioned that in November 2021 we spent the month in Florence whilst attending an…

3 years ago

ITALIAN WAYS: NAVIGATING THE HABITS AND SUPERSTITIONS OF ITALY.

People's habits change in subtle ways when they move abroad, and in food-driven Italy the changes are most obvious when…

3 years ago

MY ITALIAN CINEMA CLUB: THE ITALIAN FILMS

21 of my Favourite Italian Films. My love affair with Italian cinema began in the 90's with such films as…

5 years ago

MY ITALIAN BOOK CLUB

21 OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS SET IN ITALY. These books take you on an unforgettable journey through many of the…

5 years ago

HOW TO EASILY SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN SMALL TOWN ITALY.

"Life is a daring adventure or nothing."Helen Keller Oh, the humility! Surprisingly, moving to a new country is the easy…

6 years ago

CITTÀ DELLA PIEVE: A TOWN OF ART, HISTORY AND RED BRICKS

"People in small towns, much more than big cities, share a destiny." Richard Russo You've heard of Rome. Florence, Venice,…

6 years ago

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