I went to Naples three years ago, for three hours, and couldn’t wait to catch the train back to Rome. I returned to Naples this December, for three days this time, and fell deeply in like—dare I say love?—with the city. This tells me ...Read More

We travel with our five senses; we’ve all heard that before. And there’s no denying it: We absorb the smells and flavors of the country’s cuisine, the shouts and bartering in the marketplaces; perhaps the brightest colors we’ve ever laid eyes on. But I’d ...Read More

La Golosità. Language: Italian. Meaning: Gluttony. The most enjoyable way to diet, and the easiest and fastest way to get the results you’re looking for. If the results are love handles. Today I’m going to teach you all how to gain a serious amount of ...Read More

Last post, my Italian roommate Diana helped us all see the light of day by explaining why we should love Milan. Now, she tells us how it’s possible. Beat the prices [In Diana’s words]: Milan is a very expensive city, so in order to love ...Read More

A very long time ago, an architect who didn’t know all that much designed a tower in Pisa, Italy. He placed some stone upon some very soft land, so naturally the tower started leaning and leaning and leaning. Luckily, in a joint global effort, ...Read More

Aperitivo. n. Language: Italian. Meaning: A bit of food along with your drink designed to whet your appetite before dinner. Or, BE your dinner, if you have no shame and/or you’re not quite as rich as the Pope. I thought Granada, Spain was the peak of gluttony ...Read More