Natalie Aldern
Articles by Natalie Aldern
An Italian plastic bag reads "Respect Nature."Buy a single onion at an Italian verdura stand and you are guaranteed a bag to hold your purchase, so it…
Forget about toasting with champagne on New Years Eve: grab a bottle of Prosecco instead. 2010 has been the year of Italian sparkling wine.For the fir…
Jazz-lovers from all over the world are getting ready to ring in the new year with one of Italy's most celebrated musical events- the Umbria Jazz Fest…
One of the monuments damaged in the 2009 earthquake that devastated parts of Abruzzo, has been restored.The fontana delle 99 cannelle in L’Aquila, whi…
Enzo Bearzot passed away in Milan on December 21, 2010 at the age of 83. The beloved, pipe-smoking football coach is best remembered for leading the…
During Christmastime in Italy, you are bound to come across presepi in homes and piazzas all over the country. Presepe, which translates directly to “…
One of Italy’s most popular TV shows is coming to the United States. The competitive reality show “Cortesie Per Gli Ospiti” (or “The Comfort of Strang…
One of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is to listen to Christmas music. With the holidays fast approaching, it may be time to expand your…
It may be one of the most recognizable paintings in the world, but art experts have uncovered new clues hidden in Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.There…
A new campaign by Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi is championing the padded bra. Surprisingly, the lingerie store's interest is in the ecological v…
Italian families stick together through thick and thin. It's not uncommon for extended families to live together even after the children are married w…
It is impossible to think about Italy without thinking of delicious Italian food. The kitchen is central to the hearts and minds of Italian families s…
Falling in love is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. Since Italian is one of the most beautiful languages in the world, it's only natu…
Photo: "Into the mouth of the wolf!" The famous Capitoline wolf RomeThe literal translation of “good luck” into Italian is buona fortuna. Unfortunatel…
More and more people may be turning to the internet to connect with friends, but a new study shows that the local bar is still the center of social li…
Photo: Sophia Loren gets flirty in the film "Ieri, Oggi, Domani"A recent study has ranked Italy as the fourth flirtiest country in the world.The resea…
Having a cold during a trip to Italy might be a damper on your travels, but it could also mean a fine if you get caught feeling ill in the town of Acq…
Visitors and art lovers in many Italian cities should prepare for locked doors and disappointment tomorrow. Museums throughout Italy are preparing to…
Photo credit: GucciLeave it to Italian designers to transform the least-cool accessory into the next big thing. Gucci and Armani have both announced t…
Coming on the heels of a study that reported 45-55% of Italians are unfaithful to their partners, it seems fitting that a film about marital infidelit…