Updated on November 7, 2023 Pienza Italy – the ‘utopian’ village that you shouldn’t miss! Pienza is a jewel of Tuscany – a medieval hilltop town that has a unique history, streets that smell like fresh cheese, and stellar views from its walls. The tiny Tuscan village was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in […]
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Updated on November 7, 2023 Will you be in Italy for Valentine’s Day with your amore? If so, check out our article on how we celebrate Valentine’s Day in Italy! Are you planning a romantic February 14th aperitivo and dinner at home and want to surprise your love with a few Italian phrases? Planning on
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Updated on January 20, 2025 Are you perplexed about tipping in Italy? You’re not alone! Tipping in Italy can be quite confusing and controversial, so I’m here to help you sort it out. Yes, there are plenty of people who will insist, “we don’t tip in Italy!” and “tipping isn’t part of our culture!” You
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Updated on November 7, 2023 Italy’s Festa della Donna – International Women’s Day “Ogni volta che una donna lotta per se stessa, lotta per tutte le donne.” (“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”) -Maya Angelou If you’re anywhere in Italy on
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Updated on November 7, 2023 Valentine’s Day in Italy, the land of love. It must be a day full of Hallmark cards, kids exchanging Valentines, and buying gifts for everyone you love, right? Nope – In Italy, Valentine’s Day is celebrated, but it’s by no means a national holiday, and it’s not celebrated in the
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Updated on November 7, 2023 Are you in the thick of planning your trip to Italy and you need to call your hotel in Pienza? Do you want to announce the birth of your new baby to family and friends in Italy? Are you wanting to call your Italian lover on Valentine’s Day? No matter
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Americans have Thanksgiving traditions. But are there any Italian Thanksgiving traditions? Do Italians Celebrate Thanksgiving? Not exactly. Italians do not have a national holiday that celebrates American Thanksgiving. However, you will find plenty of Italians toasting the holiday with their expat friends and family at a home or restaurant. Italians do love a celebration! Are
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Updated on November 7, 2023 The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday celebrates the harvest and blessings of the year. It’s a national holiday in the United States and one of the most beloved celebrations for many people. It brings families together and includes an amazing meal! While Thanksgiving isn’t an official holiday in Italy, more and more
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Updated on March 2, 2026 Sending a love note to your partner in Italy? Writing a quick letter to your Italian pen pal? Mailing a package to a company in Italy? No matter the purpose of your mail to Italy, make sure you have the proper Italian address format! It’s true, the Italian postal system
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Updated on November 7, 2023 The Tuscan city of Lucca has plenty to do to keep you (and your kids if you’re traveling as a family) busy during your visit. Cycle the city walls, try the local dish of tordelli lucchese (meat ravioli), check out the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, or just wander the city streets. As
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