Language & Etiquette

Learn Italian: Online Courses and Resources for the Motivated Language Learner

Learn or improve your Italian now in anticipation of your next visit. Here are several resources and tips for learning Italian online.

7 Fountains in Rome That You Definitely Should Not Cool Off In

Admire Rome’s beautiful, historic fountains. But do not swim, wade, or cool off in them.

From Foreign Language to Lingua Franca: Italian Immersion Programs in Italy

I have a confession. Despite having lived in Italy for nearly three years and having studied Italian off and on for a number of years, I have a long way to go before I can consider myself fully fluent in the language. There has been one time, however, when I felt really confident about my Italian…

Smoking in Italy

What you need to know about smoking in Italy, from laws to etiquette.

Some Suggestions for Driving in Italy

Disclaimer: This post was written before I had the chance to fully appreciate driving (and parking) in Italy. While the below information still applies, I have much more experience driving in Italy, inside cities like Rome and Florence, as well as on highways and the A-1 autostrada. Read my updated post about driving in Italy….

Improve Your Italian with These Useful Hand Gestures [Video]

These fun videos teaches you some basic hand gestures to complement your Italian language learning.