City Guide to Rimini, Emilia Romagna, Italy
From the 1950’s and 60’s, before the rise of Spain as a package holiday destination, Rimini’s 15 km of sandy beaches were attracting tourists from all over Europe. In fact, it started earlier as, from the middle of the 19th century, people started coming here to take the waters. The success of the seaside means that the city itself has been largely...
The Best Italian Market You Haven’t Heard Of
Anthony Bourdain had a great line for writing about foods he greatly admired but was trying on the fly. “I am hardly an expert on this subject,” he would say of Hanoi pho or Manila sisig. “Merely an enthusiast.” I have similar feelings about arancini. I didn’t grow up eating fried rice balls, but since moving here, I don’t think I’ve successfully r...
My Second Home Is In One Of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages, Here's How I Made The Move
Buying a house in a small Italian town was not something I had in mind when I initially arrived in Italy in 2015 as a graduate student. As someone who enjoys big cities, I was all about the Milans and Johannesburgs of the world at the time. The bigger and more chaotic the town, the better. But in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic tested my affection for...
ITA Airways takes flight with exciting marketing campaign soaring into the North American market
ITA Airways is actively expanding its global network and has initiated a targeted marketing campaign tailored to the American market, focusing on New York and Miami. The campaign, running until February 18th in these cities, aims to bolster sales and increase brand awareness for ITA Airways in North America, a key market following Italy. Commencing...
Ostia Antica, Rome's Ancient Port
While many tourists head to Pompeii to see an ancient Roman city, the archaeological site of Ostia Antica, Rome’s ancient port, makes an excellent alternative and is easily accessible from Rome. Although more compact than Pompeii, the complex is still huge and you can easily spend several hours wandering around the many old streets and alleys, shop...
Carnevale in Tuscany 2024
To say that Carnevale has deep historical roots is something shared by most celebrations in Italy, but the traditional costumes and extravagant parades put the Carnival season in a league of its own. The festival comes with a rich history, which is reflected in the impressive public displays that will return to Florence following a four-year pause...
Columbus and Veterans Day no longer days off for Stamford students after Board of Education vote
Columbus Day and Veterans Day will no longer be days off for Stamford students after a vote by the Board of Education Tuesday night. Both days, which are currently days off from school in Stamford, had been proposed as in-school days last year as well. But after push-back from local veterans and Italian-Americans, both remained untouched. Neither...
What Makes Italian Sausage…Italian?
A good sausage and pepper sandwich hits hard. Sweet marinara, melty provolone, and that excellent Italian sausage. But what makes Italian sausage…Italian? Is it actually Italian, or has it evolved into something entirely its own? Grab some mustard and let’s find out. Italy has been making sausages since centurions walked the streets of Rome and th...
Italians make brain tumour breakthrough
A team of Italian researchers working in the United States have made a breakthrough on brain tumour research, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Cell. The team led by Antonio Iavarone, deputy head of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Miami University Medical School, have discovered a piece of "deceit" which the most agg...
Absence of Younger Italian Americans in Legacy Organizations Drives Creation of Leadership Incubator on National Level
Italian American Future Leaders (IAFL), an influential fellowship and networking platform that's empowering and engaging younger generations (ages 21 – 35), held its 2nd national conference, "IAFL2," at Amerant Bank Arena. The latest conference was comprised of nearly 200 fellows (first-time attendees), alumni (returning attendees), mentors and pr...
I'm Convinced These Italian Chocolates Are the Only Ones Worth Giving This Valentine’s Day
Growing up in northern New Jersey, my most-loved treats all had a thread of Italian and Italian-American flavors. The creamy, crunchy bite of a fresh cannoli, cookies flavored with warm hazelnut or pistachio, and the boozy coffee-soaked bites of tiramisu are familiar favorites. That’s what makes the brand Venchi so special to me. Since 1878, it has...
Snakes Take Center Stage At 'La Festa dei Serpari' in Italy
Rarely do you hear the words “snake” and “festival” used together, but in one Italian village, the two have more in common than meets the eye. Cocullo, in the Abruzzo region, uniquely comes to life every year on the first of May. It’s the day when the village hosts its peculiar and fascinating Serpari Festival. In a celebration like no other, serpe...