There are 3 train options when getting around in Italy. We have listed these companies here with a little information about all three of them, including their websites. At the end of this post, we have included a few tips …
15 Italian Superstitions You Need to Know
Top 15 Italian Superstitions Here are 15 Italian superstitions that you need to know or at least be aware of. We wouldn’t want your next trip to Italy to be cursed by the evil eye called Malocchio! Nothing is worth …
11 of the Best Foods of Italy
11 of the Best Foods of Italy 11 of the best foods in Italy is our subject today but really, how can we limit it to just eleven? It was very difficult and of course, we really had to just …
What’s a Spritz? How It’s Made & Why Italians Love It
What’s a Spritz? A Spritz is a popular apéritif found in Italy and popular in the Spring and Summer because of its refreshing taste. It is low in alcohol, aromatic with citrus, and slightly bitter. It is easy to make …
Bronze Pig Fountain, Florence, Italy
The Bronze Pig | Florence, Italy The Bronze Pig Fountain or Il Porcellino, as the Italians call him, means “the little pig.” He is located to the side of the Mercato Nuovo in Florence, Italy. This statue, however, is …
Palio di Parma, Parma
Palio di Parma You have no doubt heard of the famous Palio horserace held twice a year in Siena, Italy. It is an amazing event; one which we still have not yet attended but is on our list. It seems …
Lentil Soup: Easy & Delicious!
Lentil Soup Italians eat lentils for New Year’s as they are supposed to be good luck. This easy recipe makes enough that you can freeze the leftovers and save them for another day. I have tried many recipes but …