I’m so looking forward to heading back to Italy, what I call the Motherland, the place of my heritage. But given that my upcoming trip takes place in March, I should temporarily refer to it the “fatherland,” and here’s why. … Continue reading
I love Trastevere, and so do most travelers to the eternal city. Trastevere means “beyond the Tiber.” It’s a very large “rione” or district of Rome. And quite frankly, what’s not to love? The neighborhood runs along the winding Tiber … Continue reading
I’ve always been a fan of my fellow Italian American, Tony Bennett, whose real last name happens to be Benedetto, by the way. But I think Tony would agree, that while he sang his heart out over the city by the … Continue reading
Piazza Navona Home of the Three Fountains, St. Agnes’ Basilica, and the Braski Palace/Museu di Roma Located in the center of Rome, in the district of Campus Martius, the Piazza Navona is one of the most treasured of all of … Continue reading
Why Adopt An Ancient Italian Olive Tree in Tenuta Torciano? Emanuele Bartolomeo Giachi Is Asking You To Help Save These Trees! “I and my family is asking to help us in this wonderful program. The olive tree is a … Continue reading