Here we cover three different regions of Italy, each with its own distinct cuisine, architecture and cultural offerings. Read on to discover how you can enjoy yoga in Tuscany, history in Sicily and painting in Umbria.
Italians Consider New Public Holiday: Columbus Day
Overturning the old Latin proverb that no one is a hero in
his own country,Italy is considering the possibility of celebrating Christopher Columbus with a national holiday.
Waiter, More Pizza Please!
Eaters take your mark: nutritional science has given pizza the green flag. Recent research suggests that pizza may lower your risk for various types of cancer. The reason? Read on for details on this new find.
The Power of Parm
Why are so many kitchens still plagued by that little
green can of sawdust posing as Parmigiano?? Is it
convenience? Only if you are physically unable to run a hunk of cheese across agrater a few times.Forget about the canned variety - search out the true Parmigiano.
The Dream Interview: Raeleen Mautner on Italian Living
The author of Living La Dolce Vita: Bring the Passion, Laughter and Serenity of Italy Into Your Daily Life talks to Dream of Italy about "living the sweet life." Read on to get the scoop.
Who Was Giuseppe Garibaldi?
In almost every town in Italy, you will find a piazza, building or road named in honor of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Via Garibaldi is one of the most popular street names in the country. Who was this man who inspired such reverence?
Parla Italiano? Learn How on the Italian Riviera
Parla italiano? If your answer is no, then a residential language program might just be the ticket for your next trip to Italy. Learn to speak Italia on the Italian Riviera with Omnilingua!
Oh Baby! Traditional Italian Names Make a Comeback
Oh baby! Traditional Italian names like Marco, Giuseppe and Francesca are making a slow comeback after what was considered an "alarming" trend of baby naming in the Bel Paese after American movie and soap opera stars.
You Just Might Want an Italian Husband…
The BBC reports that a quiet revolution is underway in the Tuscan town of Pietrasanta, where 2,000 men have joined the Association of Househusbands.