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My private Italy: “Espresso”, why we can’t do without it

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“Giusto il tempo di un caffè e arrivo!” (“Just the time to have a coffee and I’m coming!”) is the typical phrase used by Italians to measure time. Italians usually start their days with a coffee at home or at the bar; then take one at...

My private Italy: in Naples, eat like a napolitan

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“Vedi Napoli e poi muori” (“See Naples and then die”) is a Goethe’s famous expression that reflects the beauty of this city. I’ve seen Naples many times, I am still alive and I keep going back. The city is beautiful not only for its...

My private Italy: Italia Germania 4-3, the Game of the Century

Today I want to talk about an event engraved into the imagination of Italians, young or old, that happened 50 years ago. It is not a sad event, on the contrary, it is a moment of joy, it is an event that has become a part of our history even if at...

Italy’s darkest hour: Episode 4: September 8th

Italy’s darkest hour: Episode 4: September 8th If you ask a non-Italian about September 8th, he will probably answer it is one of the most beautiful days of the year, weatherwise.  But if you ask an Italian, he will not be happy to talk...

Eating in Italy: where to go and why

Eating in Italy: where to go and why “Why is Italian food so good?” “Because these flavours are distilled by centuries of history.” In addition to being a people of poets, saints and navigators, Italians are mainly gourmets in food and...