Italian Ways

There is probably no Italian household who doesn’t own at least one Moka machine. Because, really, there’s nothing like the smell of freshly brewed moka coffee…

In honor of International Coffee Day, which was just celebrated this past Monday (October 1 each year), we take a look at the different ways in which coffee is…

Once upon a time, there was Ferragosto desert. If you found yourself in any Italian city on August 15, you would have thought the apocalypse had come: deserted…

Let’s get one thing clear. Tuscans are not romantic. You might have this image of overly passionate and effusively affectionate Italians who will sweep you off…

In Italy you can order espresso in dozens of ways— corto or lungo, a short shot or with more water, with a splash of milk or foam, and dozens of riffs on…

While some form of ice cream can be traced to ancient times, the gelato and sorbet we know today have origins in a more recent past. A version of sorbet was…

Moving your permanent place of residence to another country can be an exciting adventure - or a bureaucratic nightmare. The difference lies in the quality of…

A couple of years ago, my husband and I were featured in an episode of an American reality show. We were renovating our first apartment together in Southern…

DO carry the right documents with you You'll need a number of these in your glove compartment. Obviously, you'll require a full, valid EU driving licence that…

More people than ever before are exploring the world in search of the undiscovered, the new, the ultimate experience. All too often, though, you can travel…