Ahhh the Palio di Parma! First of all, you have probably heard of the famous Palio horserace held twice yearly in Siena, Italy. It is an amazing event; one which we still have not yet attended but is on our …
Carnival Spectacular: Spotlight On Venice – Know Before You Go
Carnival in Venice was recently voted one of the world’s top five carnivals. It’s no wonder why when I see photos on social media! Venice is a magical city for anyone to visit but… it is particularly spectacular during Carnevale …
Cinquecento: The Fiat 500 Love and Passion
Cinquecento Love The Cinquecento… there is something special about this little car. I think it’s adorable. That’s probably not a term most people would use to describe a car. Perhaps beautiful, sexy, or sleek are more likely terms… but not …
Getting a Haircut in Italy: How to Explain What You Want
Visiting Italy and need a haircut? We’re hoping this post will help you avoid any misunderstanding when it comes to sitting in a chair and getting your haircut in Italy. A stylist or hairdresser is a person who can perform …
“Good Luck” in Italian: 10 Ways to Say
Good Luck in Italian Knowing how to say “good luck” in Italian can be useful when interacting with your Italian friends. In fact, superstitions are common throughout Italy. This is especially true in the southern part of the peninsula. Some …
15 Fun Facts About Italy: New Quiz
15 Fun Facts This 15 Fun Facts quiz is our third on the blog to provide information while making it fun. Let’s see if this quiz surprises you while testing your knowledge. Answer the fifteen questions below to get your score. Consider sharing …
Italian Holiday Calendar 2024: Important Dates to Plan Ahead
Italian Holiday Calendar 2024 As we begin 2024, you might need to know the Italian holiday calendar if planning a trip to Italy. We thought we’d give you a bit of a heads-up to help with your trip planning. Mind …
Cultural Heritage: Why It’s Important to Preserve
Cultural Heritage Cultural heritage… it’s something we don’t think much about. Our families gather around the dinner table for perhaps a celebration or at holiday time. Perhaps it’s a summer BBQ when we gather with family and don’t even discuss …
Rental Ban Changes the Florence Historic Center
Florence has announced a rental ban on new short-term rentals such as Airbnb’s in the Renaissance historic center. Were you aware? This crackdown is an attempt to make more homes available for locals. Rental Ban in Florence As one of …
Exclusive Guest: Introducing Life in Lucca with Andrea
Life in Lucca with Andrea Today’s exclusive guest is Andrea from Life in Lucca with Andrea. Not only is she a lovely person, but we thought her story interesting and thought you might think so too. It’s a little funny …
A Tragic Story About Thrombosis – Are You Aware?
I had no idea what thrombosis was until I met Ken. Now that I think of it, I’m not sure how I first connected with him but… that’s insignificant now. Today, Gary and I consider Ken and his daughters, Victoria, …
Proper Etiquette When Visiting Italy: Turn Into a Fabulous Tourist
What do I mean when I say proper etiquette? What in the world am I talking about? Every country loves its tourists. They depend on your visit and your hard-earned cash spent in their country. It’s worldwide. But, you know …