Want to vacation at a place you have never heard of before? Then, it’s time to set sail to Procida, a tiny Italian island located in the Gulf of Naples. Measuring a mere 4 square kilometers, the island has a…
In the Italian city of Naples, there is a tradition called “Caffe Sospeso,” which translates to “suspended coffee.’ This basically means that someone who drinks a coffee pays for the price of two, allowing the coffee shop to give free…
While the U.S.-China trade war and Brexit have been hogging international headlines, a quiet storm is brewing in Italy that threatens to disrupt the European economy. The country’s debt is currently sitting at 132 percent of its GDP, worrying several…
During Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Italy, China signed several agreements related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with the Italian government. However, Beijing let its authoritarian tendencies run wild as it threatened an Italian journalist and warned her not…
During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Italy, the EU nation signed many deals that made it a member of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). By doing so, the Italian government effectively turned a blind eye to U.S.…
With Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte suggesting that his country might soon be a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the U.S. has asked Italy to refrain from such commitments with Beijing. Opposition parties are also said to be…
When thinking of Italy and Italians, what immediately comes to people’s minds are pizza, pasta, fashion, cars, and mafia. But what makes an Italian? As a proud “member of this species,” I have been trying to find the best possible…
The Wonders (Le meraviglie) is a coming-of-age tale by Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher. It tells the story of change inside a small town as seen through the eyes of five sisters.
The latest flashmob to the song Pope is Pop are the female inmates at Rebibbia Prison in Rome.
La Strada (The Road), was one of the first Frederico Fellini films I ever saw. It’s harsh, beautiful, truthful, and a little magical.
Want to vacation at a place you have never heard of before? Then, it’s time to set sail to Procida, a tiny Italian island located in the Gulf of Naples.…
In the Italian city of Naples, there is a tradition called “Caffe Sospeso,” which translates to “suspended coffee.’ This basically means that someone who drinks a coffee pays for the…
While the U.S.-China trade war and Brexit have been hogging international headlines, a quiet storm is brewing in Italy that threatens to disrupt the European economy. The country’s debt is…
During Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Italy, China signed several agreements related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with the Italian government. However, Beijing let its authoritarian tendencies run wild…
During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Italy, the EU nation signed many deals that made it a member of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). By doing so,…
With Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte suggesting that his country might soon be a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the U.S. has asked Italy to refrain from such…
Lake Como, also known as Lake Lario, is situated in Lombardy, Italy. The lake is a remnant of glaciers from its ancient past. With an area of 146 square kilometers…
When thinking of Italy and Italians, what immediately comes to people’s minds are pizza, pasta, fashion, cars, and mafia. But what makes an Italian? As a proud “member of this…
The Wonders (Le meraviglie) is a coming-of-age tale by Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher. It tells the story of change inside a small town as seen through the eyes of five…
The latest flashmob to the song Pope is Pop are the female inmates at Rebibbia Prison in Rome.
La Strada (The Road), was one of the first Frederico Fellini films I ever saw. It’s harsh, beautiful, truthful, and a little magical.
1. Tropea, a seaside town on the Calabrian Coast, is where Italians go on holiday, it’s their little secret. This is not a well-known destination for international travelers.
Rick Steves’ Europe travel series is the next best thing to going on a trip yourself.
Here’s a fun perspective. It’s as if you are Walter the dog! Strapped with a GoPro camera once Walter is off his leash, it’s all systems go for a run…
Seems fashion fans and young designers would much rather lie than appear not to be up on trends and designers. Especially here at Milan Fashion Week.
Venice is the epitome of elegant, ancient Europe, and makes us wistful for another time and place. It’s still there for you to visit, with handsome gondola boats floating in the…
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