If you’re involved with the Italy travel niche, you encounter the questions every day. “When can I
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Thanks for stopping by my irreverent blog, where I attempt to decipher Italian culture for the English-speaking world. It’s always my intention to go a little deeper — beyond the stereotypes and la dolce vita — to discuss the many reasons why this beautiful chaotic country continues to inspire the dreams of travelers and writers and expats year after year.
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Neapolitan Folk Music and Opera
If you look at the song list on any popular opera tenor album, you’ll notice that along
The Italian Coffee Bar
One of the greatest joys about living in (or visiting) Italy is the ubiquitous Italian coffee bar.
Pasta alla Romana
Second courses in Rome often feature various frattaglie (innards) and scarti (scraps) and other parts of the
Popular Podcast Episodes
How To Plan A Trip To Italy – FCI 040
On the podcast today, I talked with my friend Victoria De Maio about how to
FCI 039 – Top Sites to See in Rome with Elyssa Bernard
Here’s the thing about Rome that everybody should understand and accept: you will NEVER see
FCI 038 – Move to Italy the Right Way with Damien O’Farrell
I mean, everybody wants to move to Italy, right? (Or in any case, if you’re
FCI 035 – Italian Pronunciation Guide
Make no mistake, learning a foreign language as an adult is NOT easy. Luckily, there
Why Italy? Glad You Asked!
The term “Italian food” used in foreign countries really doesn’t have much meaning within Italia. So if you want to sample authentic cuisine, then it’s best to stick to the local dishes when dining out.
"I love the language, that soft bastard Latin, which melts like kisses from a female mouth, and sounds as if it should be writ on satin, with syllables which breathe of the sweet South." — Lord Byron
Italy has more World Heritage Cultural Sites than any other country in the world. Rome has so many by itself that they had to lump it all into one: "The historic center of Rome and the Holy See."
Channel Your Inner Italian!
Whether you're preparing for an upcoming vacation, trying to reconnect with your family's roots, or if you just want to emulate the joyful and healthy lifestyle of Mediterranean Italy, then get started by downloading one (or all) of my FREE guides to Italian living at its best!
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