Travel
The Passing Moments of an Encounter
September 2017 | Ilaria Massacesi
It was a hot August day during a hot summer in Positano. As she was staring at the water reflecting a yellow and blue light, he watched her and did not understand the silence that reigned there, in that corner of paradise. Everything around was...
The Identity Map of Multiculturals
September 2017 | Francesca Mignosa
How would you define identity? I would encourage you not to look up the definition in a dictionary. I would be more captivated by your own, experienced and subjective interpretation of identity. In this reflection, I focus on identity for...
Tourism: Money-maker, City-breaker
September 2017 | Jennifer Spitalieri
Historic cities across the globe, including Venice, Florence and Rome, are buckling under the increasing pressure of tourism. Most of these highly-visited global cities are currently holding forums to reactively and proactively handle tourism....
Where Should We Get Married?
July 2017 | Rabbi Barbara Aiello
If you have chosen Bella Italia for your destination wedding, you’ve chosen one of the most beautiful places in the world to “tie the knot.” Whether it’s a Roman terrace with a Coliseum view, a peaceful setting on Lake Como,...
Some of Italy’s Most Popular Churches for Weddings
July 2017 | Margie Longano Miklas
It is widely known that Italy is one of the most romantic places in the world. So it comes as no surprise that many couples choose Italy as their wedding destination. With a church on practically every corner, engaged couples have many choices....
Planning Your Dream Wedding in Italy
July 2017 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Gli stranieri che scelgono l’Italia per convolare a nozze desiderano un matrimonio tipicamente italiano, molto legato quindi alla tradizione. Tantissima quindi, l’attenzione a tutti i dettagli, specie a quelli legati alla scelta...
An Unforgettable Italian Honeymoon
July 2017 | La Gazzetta Italiana
It’s no secret that Italy is home to some of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world. The Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Puglia, Venice, and the Italian Lakes are just a short list of destinations that will not disappoint....
The Promenade of an Italian Village
July 2017 | Elia Iafelice
Quando il sole comincia a tramontare ed una gentile brezza soffia per spazzare via il caldo torrido, in molte città italiane inizia la consuetudine serale della passeggiata, un rituale particolarmente popolare la domenica sera, dopo un...
Italiano: No Longer la Bella Lingua?
July 2017 | Myra Robinson
If you spend any time in Italy these days and watch TV or read the newspapers, you’ll soon notice English words and phrases which are creeping into every aspect of Italian life. There are usually perfectly useful Italian words which serve the...