Twin Cities Italian

Going off the beaten path in Italy, is it even possible? Italy, a country with the same land area as Arizona, has almost sixty million...

Watch out! They are throwing oranges! What do you mean they are throwing oranges? Well, that’s what happens once a year in Ivrea, a town...

How a table runner came to be... Growing up in northern Italy, I didn’t think much about Umbria, a region in the center of Italy - when I...

Driving in Italy- by Bill Bray, husband of Laura, photos by Antonio Smolizza. (Disclaimer - Strictly my point of view, not necessarily...

I was watching a movie a while back on Netflix - Romeo and Juliet directed by Carlo Carlei - not my favorite if I have to be honest with...

An Interview to a College Student I recently interviewed my cousin Federico, a junior college student and athlete who lives in Milano. He...

Un caffè! A coffee please! Wait, make it a macchiato freddo. Would you like to join me? See you at the cafe tomorrow morning. By the way,...

What is it? I have never heard of it. This is what I get when I ask people what they know about Ferrara. What about the House of Este,...

If you are wondering what you could do with an eight year old boy while traveling in Italy, here are a few suggestions on how to let your...

What do you do if it is rainy and cold while visiting the Dolomites? You envisioned your trip months or weeks ahead but all the careful...

Venice (Venezia) is the capital of the Veneto region which has a great deal to offer to visitors interested in outdoor activities thanks...

What would you do if you had only one day to spend in Venice with your family while traveling in Italy? Here are a few tips that...