The Strange but True Story Behind Valentine’s Day
While this is not your conventional story about Valentine’s Day that’s filled with romance, it’s a fascinating take on a tradition that is widely celebrated on February 14 in many …
The Feast of Seven Fishes: From La Vigilia to Italian-American Tradition
The Feast of the Seven Fishes (AKA La Vigilia) is an Italian-American tradition in which families and friends gather on Christmas Eve to enjoy seven varied dishes of fish and …
Eat like a Roman: Christmas and Winter food traditions in Rome
During the second half of November, Rome changes its skin. The sycamores growing on either side of the Tiber River lose all their leaves, the number of rainy and windy …
Fact vs Fiction: The Story Behind the Two Popes
The resignation of Pope Benedict from the Papal office in 2013 didn’t just make headlines, it made history. For the first time in over 600 years two popes were alive at the same time. For the first time since 1294 a pope had resigned of his own will. And for the first time ever the Vatican became home to two popes.
Babbo Natale, La Befana & Other Italian Christmas Legends
No Christmas would be complete without some good fireside stories! And Italy is full of interesting tales. So from good Christmas witches to dynamic processions of fire, here are some …
Say Cheese! How to Make Authentic Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Humble yet classy, creamy yet flavourful, Cacio e Pepe is a favourite pasta dish amongst Italians who want homemade comfort – stat. Cacio e pepe translates as ‘cheese and pepper’ …
How to Make Authentic Italian Risotto For Beginners
We‘re Walks of Italy, and we know Italy inside out – from the best time to visit the Colosseum to tips on creating a creamy risotto. So if you like …
Aperitivo in Italy: What it is & How to Enjoy One
An aperitivo (or apéritif) is often described as being similar to the American happy hour, but in reality, it’s much more than that.
The 16 Most Iconic Foods to Eat in Italy
The most difficult thing about eating in Italy is that you can’t try everything. Every day you have a finite number of meals, and a finite amount of space in your stomach, whereas there seem to be an infinite number of Italian dishes that you “absolutely need to try”.
The 8 Best Souvenirs from Italy and Where to Buy Them
Italy has world-class souvenir shopping – and we don’t mean plastic trinkets. Think world famous markets, delicatessens packed full of local specialty foods, and the flagship stores of world-famous Italian designers.