Italophilia

La Scarzuola: An Umbrian Hub of Mystery & Eccentricity

Located in the Montegabbione commune of Umbria, La Scarzuola is a Franciscan convent made by a Milanese architect- Tomaso Buzzi. La Scarzuola is a…

by Ishita March 16, 2016

Lake Bled- Out of Grimms' Fairy Tale

I remember going through pictures of Slovenia before visiting it this summer (2015). Lake Bled, one of the most popular tourist destinations of the…

by Ishita March 10, 2016

Murano: The Island With the Glass Making

Whenever I think of Veneto, the first place that comes to my mind is Venice. With Venice comes its narrow alleys and endless number…

by Ishita March 2, 2016

Charming Italian Words that I Love

Learning Italian is like music to the ears and every time I read a new word, I fall in love with the Italian language…

by Ishita February 26, 2016

An Evening in Florence with BonAppetour!

Have you heard of BonAppetour?? It is a platform that brings travelers and locals together….. to eat!! Locals become host to travelers to offer…

by Ishita February 18, 2016

Jhumpa Lahiri’s ‘In Other Words’ & A Language That Touched My Soul

Jhumpa Lahiri’s “In Other Words” is a beautiful memoir of studying the Italian language! Since I am learning Italian I could relate to many of…

by Ishita February 11, 2016

Experience the Herbal House “Slocally”

When I was in Slovenia, I was hosted by the very lovely Vesna Veliscek, the owner and founder of Herbal House in Plave, Slovenia. Vesna…

by Ishita January 25, 2016

A Photo Journey to the Cinque Terre

I heard of the Cinque Terre (pronounced CHINKWEH-TEH-RAY) while planning my very first trip to Italy. After seeing some pictures online and immediately falling in love…

by Ishita January 13, 2016