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Top 20 Italian Surnames Have you ever wondered what are the most common Italian surnames and where your family’s surname came from? I know…

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Biggest Sundial in the World The biggest sundial in the world is located inside the church of San Petronio in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna. Piazza Maggiore…

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Italian Wine Two questions I am always asked by friends and acquaintances regarding Italian wine are: How are the wines in Italy and How…

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Blogging Blogging is not just a source of income – it is a way of fulfilling a passion to share information. Well, at least…

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Making Pasta – Fresh! During a quiet Sunday, Gary and I decided to teach our two grandchildren the art of making pasta. We have…

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Italy and Coronavirus Interviews Coronavirus is everywhere on the news these days. Recently, Gary and I thought we should take a moment while connecting…

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St. Fermo St. Fermo is actually two churches built on top of one another. This church is located on the banks of the Adige…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) How did the Coronavirus that has been around for years get to this pandemic level? Let’s get one thing clear – this…

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The 2 Famous Bologna Towers These two Bologna towers, or as the Italians call them Torri’s, are the symbol of Bologna and a landmark…

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A Reunion of Friendship The reunion – It all began back in May of 2019 when we were living in Italy. While in Florence,…

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