by Cultural Italy | Jan 6, 2023 | Blog, Traditions
ITALY TRADITIONS In the United States, New Year’s Day is the climax and the end of the Christmas holidays while in Italy we have an extra bonus – so to speak – of about a week. On January 6, we celebrate the Epiphany, a Christian celebration that... by Cultural Italy | Jan 4, 2023 | Blog, Food & wine
DRINKING WATER IN ITALY When I first moved here, one of the things that struck me the most when shopping daily was the odd fact that a bottle of coke is cheaper than a bottle of water. It didn’t make sense to me and it still quite doesn’t. I feel that... by Cultural Italy | Jan 2, 2023 | Blog, News
“The Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli and stark raving art. The man stood stark naked in front of the painting. He contemplated it first, then stared at it transfixed. He then slowly began to re-enact the scene: he mimicked the pose, then spread rose petals all... by Cultural Italy | Jan 1, 2023 | Blog, Off the beaten path
LEARN MORE Sicily is a world unto itself. While other countries speak to you directly, this island, like its dialect, is complex, polychrome, and varied in shapes and tastes. Everything, from the blinding sunlight down to the locals, is more intense than elsewhere,... by Cultural Italy | Dec 23, 2022 | Blog, Travel tips
Here is a list of things to do before your departure. Make a copy (or two) of your confirmation including the vouchers. Make a list of important things to bring, like your passport, all your travel vouchers, and tickets, and any supplement or medicine you need while...
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