We are close to the day of the Epiphany, which as the common saying reminds us puts an end to the Christmas holiday period. However, in Italy it does so with one last day dedicated to conviviality, culinary traditions, gifts and moments of sweetness and playfulness for the younger ones. Here the protagonist on this …
It is almost impossible for visitors in Rome, especially those coming for their first time, not to spend half of their time looking up: The city is so much dotted with artistic sites and archeological remains at almost every corner, that it would seem unthinkable to focus on something that is not one of this …
Continue reading Subterranean Rome: a few ideas for sites to check out
After listing some of the places and experiences I think should not be missed in Valtellina last week, and filling our eyes with the natural, historical and architectural beauty this area has to offer... it’s now time to also satisfy the palate! This valley is famous for the cultivation of buckwheat, which appeared in this …
Continue reading Valtellina: typical recipes and where to eat
In five years Italy will once again host the Winter Olympics, just like it did back in 2006. But despite the appellation of these upcoming Games being “Milan and Cortina”, there is another location that will host many of the competitions, and it is the beautiful Valtellina, an Alpine valley in the province of Sondrio …
Continue reading A weekend in Valtellina: 5 things not to miss
Guides in Rome like to define the city an “archaeological lasagna”, and when you stop to list the many sites that allow visitors to explore the underground and enjoy its hidden gems (plus the many which are not accessible or those that haven’t even been discovered yet!) it’s not difficult to understand why. Rome, just …
Continue reading The undergrounds of Saint Clement’s Basilica in Rome
Right before Easter of the ever more distant year 2014, I was getting ready to get back to Italy and packing my suitcases with everything that had accompanied me throughout my over five months stay in London – what I had brought along from home originally plus something I had added along the way, such …
Continue reading Hot Cross Buns: British Easter treats between history and legends
A document outlining the terms according to which the so-called Digital Green Certificate will be released was published yesterday on the Press Corner of the European Commission’s official website. This certificate would aim at facilitating the circulation across Communitarian countries already by the upcoming summer – at least this is the goal.The document is currently …
Continue reading Digital Green Certificate: the EU proposal for an “anti-Covid passport”
This year Valentine’s Day is going to coincide with one of my favorite celebrations, that is Carnival Sunday. My childish soul still connects Carnival with the lightheartedness to dress in costumes, toss confetti and celebrate by devouring typical pastries and sweets of any kind… which is basically the whole spirit that these festive days originated …
Another period of strict restrictions linked to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic has started all over Italy, in a further attempt to prevent a possible third wave of infections. This time around, my region (Lazio) has also been heavily affected, as we have been “downgraded” to orange zone – which, according to the latest …
We are now approaching the end of this peculiar year, that has been so difficult in many ways. Never as in 2020 getting closer to New Year’s Day has involved so much trepidation, as well as hope for a really more positive year to come. To me this past year has been source of worries …
Continue reading New Year’s traditions from around the world
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