Entries Tagged as 'Culture'

Italian Hand Gestures: It’s a Dance

March 4th, 2010 · 13 Comments

When people think of Italy, they focus on the food, the wine, and the wonderful historical monuments that are in every corner of the country. But if you look closer, you’ll notice some small details that are a big part of Italian culture. What, exactly? Watch to find out.
Perhaps you haven’t been [...]

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Tags: Culture · Italy

Jobs, Teaching, Live, Work in Italy – Ask Ms. Adventures v.2

August 26th, 2009 · 5 Comments

Here’s the next round of questions that were sent to me following up on Help! How to Live and Work in Italy and Dear Ms. Adventures: Help Me Move to Italy! If you have a question, be sure to read the previous posts as your question may have already been answered.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR QUESTION [...]

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Tags: Culture · Expats · Italy · Tips

Italian Summer Music 2008

August 19th, 2008 · 7 Comments

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An update from last year’s Italian Summer Music 2007 roundup: Check out my Italian Music section to immediately buy some popular albums!
I usually use the FestivalBar CDs as a bit of a barometer for the Italian hits [...]

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Tags: Culture · Italy · Language · Music · Recipe

A Perfect Barbecue in Italy

May 15th, 2008 · 21 Comments

Barbecuing in Italy I have found to be less concentrated on the food and marinades, and more about staying outside and being together while eating fresh, simple food.
Some ingredients for a perfect barbecue in Italy:
Plenty of pane e pomodoro, bread and tomatoes, the most addictive form of crack that I know of. Start with fresh [...]

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Tags: Culture · Discovering Italy · Holiday · Italy · Puglia

Where to go to Aperitivo in Milan, Italy

April 14th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Continuing in the The Guide to Italian Aperitivo, today’s final installment talks about: Where to go to Aperitivo in Milan

What is Aperitivo Italiano in Italy
Ordering an Aperitivo Drink in Italy
How to Host An Italian Aperitivo at Home
Where to go to Aperitivo in Milan

This question about where to go to aperitivo in Milan is almost faster [...]

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Tags: Culture · Discovering Food · Food · Italy · Milan · Tips