So you stop by a café on your way to your morning escapades through Italy.Wait, it’s not called a café, it’s called a bar? And ordering a coffee gets you what? The smallest cup you’ve ever seen in your life filled with the strongest espresso you’ve ever smelled in your life, let alone tasted. What do you mean I’m not welcome to sit down, only to stand? I have to drink this stuff quickly? What happened to the calm, indie music and armchairs at Starbucks?
Read MoreBeing that it is Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter, I thought it was only fitting to write a post describing all of the fantastic Easter traditions that are practiced throughout Italy! Second only to Christmas, Pasqua (or, 'Easter') is the busiest time on the year for most Italian businesses and communities. With exciting festivities, and of course...
Read MoreI set out to create a list of the best restaurants in Florence. At these outstanding dining establishments, visitors can taste the true cuisine of Tuscany. Many people may get pulled into the quintessential tourist traps that are passed down by previous travelers, but...
Read MoreWhen you think of an Italian vacation, where does your mind take you? The Colosseum in Rome? The canals in Venice? Shopping in Milan? Don't get me wrong, those places are truly breathtaking, but today I wanted to share with you a few hidden gems of...
Read MoreSo I had asked my blog followers to send in Italian photos and stories from Italy that I wanted to feature on my blog for everyone to see. I went through and selected my 3 favorites that I wanted...
Read MoreThe most important benefit of learning new languages, for me, is the feeling of belonging that occurs when you have the chance to meet people that you would never have met otherwise. Learning a new language, like Italian, gives the opportunity of having the ability to communicate with new people and building new relationships that would not have been available...
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