Life + Style

Look at any “best” list in fashion, and you will find a group of Italian names who have become synonymous with la moda italiana:  Armani, Valentino, Versace. Fashion giants who have created empires with their business savvy, creative genius and …

In recent years, the beautiful Campania region in Italy, and mostly the city of Naples, have sadly made the news for the shameful waste management issue. And yet that same land has given birth to one of the most creative …

  According to ANSA, Hollywood director Ron Howard, who is now filming the latest of a series of blockbuster murder mysteries in Florence, has received the keys to the city.   Indeed, Dario Nardella gave Howard the keys during a ceremony …

Italian wineries are very important to national exports however 65% of producers do not sell their wine online, according to a study: among the 35% who are familiar with e-commerce, 52% sell their wine through their own websites while 22% …

Milan Expo is happening and there are many chances to learn especially about Italy its food. According to Coldiretti, the Italian agriculture is today one of the ‘greenest’, most sustainable, and safest in Europe. Indeed, Italy produces 35% less greenhouse …

One of my favorite  aspects of the Italian lifestyle is the late afternoon and early evening ritual known as la passeggiata, or the evening stroll. Each evening, between the hours of 5pm and 8pm, Italians take to the streets, to …

Ask any actor, they will always say that theatre is their first love. There is nothing like doing a play in front of a live audience. Seeing Annabella Sciorra on stage Off-Broaway in A Month in the Country alongside Anthony …

Today, Margie tells about her meeting with a friend in Venice. Let’s see what she discovered during her tour. One of the benefits of social media is meeting people with similar interests from all over the world. I have known …

Roberto Rossellin was an Italian film director who was part of the Neorealist movement. Born May 8 in 1906 and was able to bring to filmmaking a documentary-like authenticity, like in Rome, Open City movie. He is still considered one of the …

Margie tells us about a unique experience from Tuscany: learn the Italian art of sculpture! Carrara in Tuscany is not your typical tourist location, but it is the city known for its immense marble quarries. I loved visiting this city …