Premio Pieve: Behind The Scenes
The first in a series of posts from Premio Pieve 2013, highlighting some of the faces who worked tirelessly throughout the weekend.
Photo Blog: 4th of July at Il Fontanaro.
I like a lot of places in Italy, and find myself recommending them to friends and weary travellers alike, but the place in Italy where I feel the happiest is Il Fontanaro…
BLOG: Salumi di Cioccolato (Recipe)
A new recipe I decided to try, courtesy of my friend Letizia.
Un Pievano Senza Italiano
I used to say that language is just a series of codes – that at its most basic it is inherently meaningless…
Italians Should (not) Speak English
With English spoken all over the world, and Italian spoken only in Italy (or by Italians abroad), there is this perception that not speaking English is a sign of something, perhaps a lack of education or an absence of world travel. In truth, those who speak English usually have a reason to do so, and those who don’t, do not. It really is as simple as that.
Photography: Notte Bianca (Firenze)
Notte Bianca is an annual celebration which is now spreading across Italy. All of the stores stay open late, with their lights open, and the Piazzas are filled with light and street performances.