SAN GIOVANNI: A FLORENTINE TRADITION
Every year on June 24th Florence celebrates its patron saint, for Florentines it is arguably the most important cultural event of the year. The celebration is divided into three parts, each part of the day is characterized by a particular event.
GENERAL TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP TO ITALY
If you are visiting Italy's major cities and tourist attractions, chances are, you'll be spending a lot of time walking and on your feet. Be prepared, bring comfortable shoes, and keep a water bottle handy, especially in the summer months.
ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR YOUR ITALIAN TRIP
Despite our lackluster reputation, English is spoken in all of the more touristy parts of Italy. Wherever you may travel, learning some basic words and greetings in the local language will enhance your experience, locals will usually appreciate the effort and sometimes it will get you better treatment; Italy is no exception.
DRIVING IN ITALY
Like we mentioned earlier, tourist attractions that are near major cities are usually well connected via public transport, or if you rather go with a guide and maybe make some new friends, you can simply book a tour.
WHAT IS AN AGRITURISMO? WHY YOU SHOULD TRY THEM!
If you really want to live an authentic local experience wherever you are in Italy, you should definitely try an “Agriturismo”! As you may imagine, an agriturismo is the combination between agriculture and tourism. It is an ideal option for lovers of nature and the outdoors.
10 MISTAKES & MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ITALIAN FOOD
We have compiled a list of the 10 biggest sins against Italian cuisine, so you can spot faux Italian cooking when dining out, and avoid angering locals during your trips to the peninsula. While recipes and foods customs can vary widely from region to region and town to town, Italians would agree that these are 10 capital sins:
CLASSIC ITALIAN COCKTAILS YOU NEED TO TRY
Nearly every ancient culture around the Mediterranean, the Egyptians, Romans, Persians consumed some kind of flatbread, it was everywhere in the Ancient World. The origin of the word “pizza”, comes from “pinsa” a word from the 9th century which comes from the verb “pinsere”, which means to beat or to press.