Italy

Top tips for travelling in Italy

Beyond the headline sights, what’s a trip to Italy really like? What’s the best way of getting around? What’s the local etiquette? What should you wear? Here are some practical tips to help you...

Italian basic holiday phrases

Italian basic holiday phrases Buongiorno — Good morning Buona sera — Good evening Buona notte — Good night Ciao — Hi/Hello Grazie — Thank you Prego — You’re welcome Scusa — Excuse...

Foundations of Italian pronunciation

On the first day of Italian 1 this semester at Butte Community College, I asked my students why they were studying Italian because I'm always curious about their primary motivation before we begin. ...

The Top 5 Aeolian Islands You Must Visit

No trip to Sicily is complete without an adventure to the Aeolian Islands. Take a trip through time to our five favorite Aeolian Islands: The island of Stromboli is home to one of the most...

5 Best Foods in the Italian Dolomites

No region of Europe offers dining opportunities quite like the Italian Dolomites. Whether it is in one of many michelin star rated restaurants, local farm to table restaurants, or in the alpine...