If you know me, you’ll know that I am nuts about religious relics. And if you know David Farley’s book “An Irreverent Curiosity,” you’ll know immediately why that first line is a wee bit funny. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Farley in Manhattan to discuss his book, which has the tag [...]
Tag Archives: Lazio
Four Great Golf Courses in Italy
Golfing has grown increasingly popular over the past decade, thanks in no small part to one Tiger Woods, who has proven to be a diligent, exacting, and exciting player both on and off the green. Woods’ celebrity has meant a ton of new golf watchers and enthusiasts, who jump at the chance to work on [...]
What’s On In Italy: April 2009
We missed March’s event round-up and we’re late for this month’s. So here we go… Easter: Last month, we posted the Vatican’s Holy Week Calendar. The website whatsonwhen.com lists two of Italy’s most famous Easter celebrations: Florence’s Scoppio del Carro and Madonna che Scappa in Piazza (Madonna who runs in the square) in Sulmona (Abruzzo). [...]
Rome’s Best Trattoria? You decide…
Choice Tables – A Debate Over the Best Roman Trattoria -NYTimes.com How could I possibly let this headline from the New York Times pass me by? Apparently, the global recession has led Italians to rediscover their local trattoria. And where better than Rome to start the debate? The problem with trattorie is that there are [...]
Do You Know the Way to Pompeii?
About a year ago, I posted some information about going to Pompeii from Rome on a day trip. Just a few days ago, I was alerted of a new way to get there. When in Rome Tours has private and semi-private minibus tours to Pompeii. They’ll pick you up in Rome, drive to Pompeii via [...]
Rome’s New Archeology Czar
News outlets are reporting that the Italian government has appointed Guido Bertolaso, of Naples garbage crisis fame, to head a new effort to address the poor state of Rome’s archeological treasures. According to the International Herald Tribune, Bertolaso will be in charge of whipping into shape some of Rome’s most famous – but crumbling - [...]
9 Romantic Spots in Rome
Thinking about popping the question in Rome this Valentine’s Day (or any other day)? Rome is certainly the place to do it; indeed, you couldn’t have “romance” without Roma. So, I thought I would share some of my favorite spots for lovers in the Eternal City. Of course, this is a highly subjective and non-exhaustive [...]
Farewell to an Italian Historian
I was hoping that with my first post of the new year I would look forward. Instead, with the passing of Christopher Hibbert, I thought it would be worth it to look back. Until I read Hibbert’s obituary, I didn’t know too much about him, only that he was the author of one of the [...]
2008 Year-End Article Round Up
I am still trying to figure out how to manage a toddler and a newborn and find time to keep this blog up-to-date. But I have been keeping track of the numerous articles about Italy that have come out in the past couple of months. So, enjoy the following links and have a Felice Anno [...]
Water World
Talks of Italy and flooding usually make one think of Venice. While Venice has suffered – and flooded – because of the latest bout of heavy rain, it’s Rome and its Tiber River that weather watchers are concerned about now. The New York Times has put together an interesting slide show of the flooding throughout [...]
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A Year in Italy Video Giveaway
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Five Favorites: Italian Words
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Favorite Italian Words: The Sequel
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An Italian Wedding
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iPhone Apps for the Italophile
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Romantic Hotels in Tuscany
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Scenic Drive on the Amalfi Coast
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A Bribe-Free Holiday in Sicily
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Five Favorites: The Amalfi Coast
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