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Everyone loves Italian food,  but as it turns out, pronouncing the names of some of its most iconic dishes is not as easy as enjoying them. The topic piqued the interest of the people at Preply, a popular online language …

Why is Italian food so awesome? We’re not talking red-checkered tablecloth chain restaurants but authentic, satisfying, unforgettable Italian food – the kind you’ll likely find only in Italy. It assails your senses strolling down the tiniest village vicolo, meandering through …

We often associate beach vacations with getting a tan, basking in the sun, and enjoying the surf. However, the benefits of spending time by the sea extend far beyond achieving that sun-kissed glow we all love. In fact, while excessive …

The Main Streets Across the World report is a key benchmark in the retail industry. Launched in 1988, it evaluates and ranks the most expensive retail streets based on prime rental values. Its 2024 edition offers a comprehensive analysis of …

Leonardo da Vinci’s name is synonymous with art and innovation, with the essence itself of the Renaissance, a time of discovery, intellectual curiosity, and investigation.  Not many know, however, that he also had a profound interest in culinary arts and …

Here in Italy, gelato is a truly beloved treat, deeply ingrained in our culture. With an average consumption of about 6.5 kilograms (14.3 pounds) per person annually, it’s easy to see how we consider gelato more than a common dessert: …

2024, as our readers know, was the year dedicated to Turismo delle Radici (Roots Tourism), an initiative that quickly became a landmark effort to reconnect Italian descendants worldwide with their ancestral roots. Designed to encourage the millions of people of …

The Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, which concluded recently, invited us to reflect on what root cuisine truly means in the modern era. Held from November 16 to 22, the ninth edition focused on the theme“Mediterranean Diet …

I might lose my credentials without some clarification: Italians love nuts year-round, but when fall arrives, nuts take center stage. While not as romanticized as the autumnal grape and olive harvests, the variety and quality of nuts cultivated in Italy …

Tipping is a straightforward process in many countries, but in Italy, it’s less so. For Italians visiting the US, where tipping is customary and expected, the experience can be uncomfortable and unfamiliar because Italy, and much of Europe, tipping has …