Inside: How to order coffee in Italy without looking like a tourist. Italy. The land of infinite beauty, amazing food, and breathtaking art. And the coffee… Here’s the thing. Italian coffee culture is unlike any other. And in order to save you the embarrassment I faced on my first trip there, I thought I’d give…
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The Art of Aperitivo – How To Host an Italian Happy Hour
Inside: Learn the art of aperitivo and host your very own Italian happy hour! In northern Italy, there is a delightful ritual called aperitivo. Similar to our “happy hour,” it is a way for friends to gather after work, have a drink, and nibble on appetizers. That’s where the similarities end. During an Italian aperitivo, drink…
Childhood – The Universal Language
My husband and I are rebels. Ok, not really, but sometimes it feels like it. I mean, despite everyone’s wisdom about waiting to travel until kids are bit older, we packed our bags and took our 3 year old to Italy.We flew planes, rode buses, paddled in gondolas, sat in taxis, and climbed aboard trains….