Valentina Nicastro
Easter, known as Pasqua in Italy, stands as a cornerstone of the nation’s festive calendar alongside Christmas. Think of it as a mosaic of traditions, flavours, and spirituality, culminating in joyous celebrations, with schools closing their doors and families eagerly anticipating the reunions that await them. Insieme al Natale, Pasqua è la festa più importante …
So, you’re hanging out with your Italian buddies, and suddenly they drop a bombshell by putting a flea in your ear! And just when you thought things couldn’t get any crazier, they start talking about making someone see green rats! Welcome to the wild world of Italian animal idioms! From verbs to adjectives, slang words …
Viaggio nel sud Italia: 8 luoghi unici da visitare Spoiler: you won’t find the usual tourist hotspots like Naples or Alberobello here. Tons of travel guides and articles have already covered these destinations extensively, so I prefer to shine a spotlight on the hidden gems of southern Italy travel. Spoiler: qui non troverete le solite …
As Dante once wrote, “love moves the sun and the other stars,” illustrating how powerful love can be. It’s not merely an emotion but some kind of cosmic energy shaping our destinies and lighting our paths. Now, for Valentine’s Day, you’ve got a ton of ways to show your love. You could plan a fancy …
Answering the phone in a language that’s not your native one can be pretty intimidating, right? It’s just you and the voice on the other end, with no facial expressions or hand gestures to lean on. This takes me back to my first time picking up a call in English – boy, was I a …
It’s that time of the year when il tempo (the weather) often turns foggy and grey and la pioggia (the rain) makes its appearance, forcing us to seek shelter under un ombrello (an umbrella) or in the protective embrace of un impermeabile (a raincoat). The previsioni del tempo (the weather forecast) may be our guide, …