Medford students can apply to study in Italian sister city again
Two years after the pandemic and then war in Ukraine put a decades-old program on ice, Rogue Valley students are invited to study abroad in the county seat’s Italian sister city. The Medford Alba Sister City Association issued a press release Monday announcing the reinstatement of the exchange program for the first time since 2019. “We’re very exci...
Day Trips from Florence: Scarperia
It’s easy to forget that there’s a whole lot to see beyond Florence, a city that alone would keep you busy sightseeing for days. We’ve already told you about three pleasant villages that are less than an hour from the Tuscan capital, here’s another one approximately 45 minutes to the north that makes for a nice day trip. Scarperia, part of the ne...
Find Italian Treats and More in Upstate New York This Christmas
Italian treats always seem to find their way to a holiday table at Christmas time in Upstate New York. And thank goodness for that! Italian Americans make up a huge number of families who can trace their heritage back to the Old Country. And because of that, authentic Italian bakeries and delicious gelato shops are pretty easy to find all over the...
15 Places in Italy You Need To See Before You Die
Are you about to take a holiday in Italy and want to know which are the most beautiful places to visit? Very well, you are in the right place, because in this article we will tell you exactly which are the most beautiful places in Italy that you absolutely must see before you die. Let's clarify a concept: obviously all of Italy is beautiful and des...
Frank Tartaglia, South Philly filmmaker and co-owner of Connie’s Ric Rac club, dies at 45
Frank Joseph Tartaglia was a true son of the Italian Market. His father had a bustling fruit business in the iconic market. But he and his older brother, Joseph Frank Tartaglia, realized young that they weren’t content slinging produce. Together, the Tartaglia Brothers created a grungy, glorious haven for South Philadelphia musicians, artists, and...
Merano Christmas Market
As the first snow falls on the surrounding mountain peaks and the temperatures slowly begin to drop, a period begins in the town of Merano Christmas market that for many is a true experience for all the senses: Advent. The city is tinted in typical Christmas colours and the unique atmosphere of the Merano Christmas market makes it all the more spec...
12 of the Best Italian Cookbooks to Travel to Italy With Your Tastebuds
Italian cuisine, a favorite worldwide, is flavorsome, unpretentious and delicious food many want to master. As we traveled through Italy, we were struck by the depth of flavors and regional delicacies. From chefs, food experts and restaurateurs, we share our best italian cookbooks to bring the flavors of Italy to your home kitchen. These cookbooks...
How a Self-Trained Italian Blacksmith Built Himself an Amusement Park
When, in 1968, Bruno Ferrin first set foot in the poplar forest on a hill near Treviso, Italy, he knew he had found a good spot. “I was looking for a way to work in my spare time,” he says. “And thought I could open a casual food stand in the woods.” Fifty-three years later, that patch of woods on Montello hill is home to something a fair bit large...
The Italian Presepio: From St. Francis to Casa Belvedere
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere annually displays the Solidarity Creche, a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) following the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Il Presepio Della Solidarieta, an exquisite, artisanal exhibit of museum quality that tells a...
Stellantis relaunches Lancia as all-electric marque, teases radical EV design
Italian automotive brand Lancia is experiencing a new renaissance in its 116 year history, and it involves going all electric. During a “Design Day” event today, the Stellantis subsidiary kicked off a ten year strategy that will introduce three bespoke Lancia EVs between 2024-2028. While it didn’t share any glimpse of its future EVs, Lancia did sha...
Feast On Handmade Ravioli At Bella Italia Restaurant In Nevada
Italian restaurants are an easy choice when it comes to dining out for their rich and delectable dishes, however, there are simply some that stand out from the crowd. Bella Italia Restaurant in Nevada is one of them. What makes this Italian eatery so special? For starters, they make their pasta by hand! Choose from their enticing menu of handmade p...
Sicily in autumn: what to see in the island of the sun
The Sicily is a beautiful island, a source of pride for all Italy and a popular destination for summer holidays but not only: you can enjoy its beauty in autumn and organize a holiday away from summer tourism and away from the hot temperatures typical of July and August. Autumn holidays in Sicily to discover PalermoGoing to Sicily and not visiting ...