Buon San Valentino! As another Valentine’s day rolls around we contemplate the history behind this lover’s holiday. Did you know Valentine was an Italian saint?…but it’s complicated. Turns out there are several legends related to different versions of Saint Valentines, the most popular being the priest or bishop Valentinus who was born in Terni, an […]
Christmas Sweets in Italy
Trees are twinkling, piazzas are decked, nativity scenes in place in Italy – now it’s time to break open the Italian Christmas dolci! Across the world, the holidays are an excuse to let loose and enjoy a few more tempting sweets than normal. In Italy that means certain go-to foods that everyone enjoys, along with […]
Italian Holidays and Traditions
Planning a trip to Italy? When choosing dates it’s best to keep in mind the national bank holidays throughout the year. If you happen to visit during a major holiday or local festival, everything could be affected from museum opening times to hotel availability and pricing to crowds. The holidays can be great fun to […]
