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Christmas vocabulary in Italian Learn how to wish others Merry Christmas as well as other words in Italian such as Santa Claus, reindeer, presents, snowman, snowflake and more!   Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

Happy Christmas in Italiano – Irene Grandi Happy Christmas, sung by John Lennon is a very traditional holiday song.  Have you ever heard it in Italian? Here it is sung by Irene Grandi, an Italian singer. Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

John Pinette and gelato tasting Gelato tasting is highlighted in this very funny bit by comedian John Pinette. Have you ever had an experience like this while waiting on line to buy a gelato?  Do you like to try new flavors or do you stick to what you know and like?     Video from […]

John Pinette – Italian Restaurant Comedian John Pinette talks about his experience at a restaurant in Italy during this funny stand up act. Have you ever had an experience like this at a restaurant in Italy? John Pinette was an American stand up comedian and actor (March 23, 1964 – April 5, 2014).  His Filmography […]

The Meaning of Nutella Nutella is a staple in kitchens in Italy and is a big part growing up in an Italian household. In other parts of the world, people either love it or hate it. There are also many recipes one can find all over the internet with Nutella as an ingredient. Whether you […]

Ti Amo vs Ti Voglio Bene Ti Amo vs Ti Voglio Bene are used in very different ways in Italian.  While both mean I love you, they are used in different situations. One is meant in a passionate way used with a husband/wife or a boyfriend/girlfriend.  The other is meant in a friendly way used […]

There are no houses to rent in Tuscany? Tuscany is filled with vacation rentals which can be found online or through a trusted real estate agent.  Whether you are looking for an apartment or a villa in which to relax in the countryside, there are many available options.  However, not all want to share this […]

Ferragamo Museum The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum was opened in 1995 and is located in Piazza di Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy. This museum, dedicated to the artistic creations of Salvatore Ferragamo also hosts exhibitions showcasing art and culture. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Entry fee is 6 euros which may be […]

Italian idiomatic expressions: in bocca al lupo Idiomatic expressions can be a word or a phrase that don’t mean what the literal translation of the words but are understood by native speakers.  In this video, the phrase in bocca al lupo is explained as well as the common response to this saying. JOIN US ON […]

Fountain Of Youth In Italy? Is the fountain of youth found in Italy? Acciaroli is a town in Italy wherein  the mayor estimates that 1 in 10 residents are over the age of 90.  Cardiologist Allen Maisel, a part of a team of University California San Diego is working with Rome’s Sapienza University studying these […]