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Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) is undoubtedly the symbol of Mediterranean food, and Italian food in particular. Olive oil is an ancient product, rich in history. You don’t drink it, you eat it; it is a valuable food, a few grams change the...

It is often said that the greatest satisfaction in creating something lies in the act of doing so, rather than in the outcome. And every year, from April to November, I am very lucky to have the chance to “make” something, to create it from...

When it comes to good food, you know, Italy always has something interesting to offer … And Venice, with its maritime culture and its ancient traditions, is the perfect place to discover new flavors and try original dishes. Venetian...

Italy, in addition to being a wonderful country, boasts an incredible variety of extraordinary products. In these days, in so many places some special people are committed to carrying on ancient customs and traditions as if nothing had changed...

“All roads lead to Rome”, the Romans said. This is a motto that could be used also for my tours: we always end up (or start) in Rome. So Rome is the highlight of every trip, and I love it. When it comes to Roman monuments, you cannot miss the...

Why should you go on a private tour to Italy? There are several reasons, and one of the most important is the language. A private tour gives you the possibility to learn some Italian and understand Italy better through its language! Italy is...

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...

Latin to Italian? Not just that. How the Italian language evolve from its origins to present days Many travellers are just marvelled and amazed at the variety of the Italian language, with its different dialects but also different terms,...

Here we are with some tips on words or phrases which Italian and English borrowed from Latin. I studied Latin at Secondary School and I strongly favour the teaching of Latin (at least in Italy), even if today it is seldom taught in schools other...