Travel
Magical Illumination in Assisi at Christmas
February 2025 | Anne Robichaud
Nel periodo natalizio ad Assisi avviene la Magnifica Illuminazione. Sono presenti miniature di San Francesco d'Assisi e Santa Chiara. Nella Basilica di San Francesco, si trovano dipinti del battesimo di San Francesco. Nella Basilica di Santa...
Padova: A City of Art, Science, and Timeless Charm
February 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
L’articolo tratta della città di Padova in Veneto. Il Cappello Scrovegni è un luogo molto famoso nella città. Il Cappello ha gli affreschi di Giotto dal XIV secolo. Un altro luogo è la Basilica di San Antonio. Molti cattolici da tutto il mondo...
On the Cover: The Magic of a Gondola Ride in Italy
February 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Italy is a country that dazzles with its artistic treasures, historic landmarks, and stunning landscapes. Among its countless experiences, none quite captures the romance and charm of Italy like a gondola ride through the canals of Venice. The...
Savoring Italy: A Journey Through Family, Food, and the Heart of Trieste
January 2025 | Jason Lorenzon
It is always an honor to take students to study in the Kent State Program in Florence. While I teach a very intensive course on Aviation Security and Policy to undergraduate students, the true purpose of studying abroad is to immerse them in a...
Spello’s Festa dell’Olio e Sagra della Bruschetta
January 2025 | Anne Robichaud
An olive tree standing tall on a tractor adorned with fiscoli, discs used in olive mills during the pressing, stood alone near the medieval church of Spello, Santa Maria Maggiore. For the two days of Spello’s beloved olive oil festival, that...
On the Cover: Skiing in the Italian Dolomites
January 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Italian Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are a skier’s paradise, combining breathtaking alpine scenery, world-class slopes, and charming villages. With towering peaks, pristine snow, and a rich blend of Italian, Austrian, and Ladin...
On the Cover: Christmas in Sicily
December 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Christmas in Sicily is a rich, vibrant season steeped in centuries-old traditions that blend Catholic customs with local folklore and unique flavors. In Sicily, Christmas is more than just a holiday; it’s a heartwarming experience that brings...
From Firenze to the Vatican: A Kent State Professor’s Italian Summer of Faith, Family, and Discovery
December 2024 | Jason Lorenzon
Each summer, as a professor of aeronautics at Kent State University, I’m fortunate to teach at our Florence campus. This unique opportunity allows students to take a course they’d normally attend in Kent, OH, but in the vibrant setting of Florence....
On the Cover: Giau Pass
November 2024 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Dolomites are known for their breathtaking beauty, and among their most stunning features is the Giau Pass (Passo Giau), a high-altitude mountain pass that offers jaw-dropping views, exhilarating drives, and unparalleled hiking experiences....