Ladies and gents, it is time I told you what I get to hear because I travel to Italy so often. These are just random questions/judgements by friends, strangers, acquaintances and sometimes even family! This post is a mix of everything I’ve heard from 2013 (and I keep hearing) until now….It is an irony, a rant, […]
It was my first time exploring Tuscany by car and not only was it a welcome change from the usual way I traveled in Italy (train) but also more relaxing!! There are many ways to see a place, but if you have the option, hiring a car is the best one. Not only will you […]
There’s more to Italy than just the big cities. Don’t me wrong, I love the modern side of Milan and the bohemian picturesque streets of Rome but I think if travelers are missing on a lot if they are not visiting Turin. My suggestion would be to go with the unconventional choice and add Turin […]
You know the Italian town that makes the best hand made Accordions?? It is Castelfidardo in Le Marche. I never knew about it until I went there this summer! However, Castelfidardo wasn’t really for me. If there’s one Italian town that I didn’t like, its Casteldidadro. It does not come in my “must see” sights of Le […]
On the occasion of my birthday today, I want to share about the holy town of Loreto in Le Marche. One of the most important pilgrimage town in Italy, it attracts over 4 million visitors every year!! It also holds the Holy House of Mary of Nazareth believed to have flown from Palestine by four angels. Although I am neither […]
Continuing the series of Charming Italian Words I Love, here is a brand new list of words that will make you fall in love with the Italian language once again!. Buona Lettura a tutti! –Innamorata/o: to be in love with someone –Dai: One of my favorite words that I have been using often. It means […]
Who doesn’t love quaint Italian towns?? If you are in Italy or traveling there anytime soon, this list is a keeper. You will feel blessed to be in a country with so many varied choices of charming towns. Although this list is not exhaustive, it certainly includes many of my favorites. I will keep adding more small […]
-Discovering new places, cuisines, history, culture …. -Breaking mundane routines and making your own. -Challenging yourself to things you never imagined. -Sharing travel stories with strangers. -Making check list and ticking each one as it’s achieved. -Learning words of the local language. -Knowing others’ point of view for a new vision -Enjoying a cake twice a day. […]
I have been watching the TV show “Inspector Montalbano” for more than a year now and can easily say I have a soft spot for Sicily. Based on the books by Andrea Camilleri, Inspector Montalbano has been shot in different Sicilian towns but the inspector’s main headquarters are shown to be in Scicli. A UNESCO World Heritage […]
One of the reasons I visited Modica in Sicily was for it’s chocolate. Renowned globally, Modica is a paradise for chocolate lovers. The locals use Aztec inspired recipes to make chocolate cannoli, chocolate pastries, chocolate bars, chocolate drinks and everything chocolate! One of the most famous institutions of chocolate in Modica is Antica Dolceria Bonajuto. The Bonajuto family has […]
