SICILY IN ORANGE

lisa 24. February 2026 Uncategorized No comments

Happy first Monday of the month!

oranges from Sicily

Come stai? How are you?
We’re not complaining!

This morning, while wrapping up our February edition of Dolce Vita To-Go, we decided to start the day with a big glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. 🍊

Intense aroma, bright color, a sweet taste with just a hint of tang.
The sunshine we were missing? We found it right there, in the glass. Read More

THE DOLOMITES – THE DIAMOND OF CIVETTA

lisa 15. September 2025 Tags: Dolomites trekking, Dolomites Veneto, hiking Dolomites, mountain holidays Italy, natural phenomenon Dolomites CURIOSITIES No comments

A NATURAL WONDER IN THE DOLOMITES – A jewel that appears only twice a year

In the heart of the Dolomites in Veneto, there is a natural spectacle that amazes hikers, climbers, and travelers from all over the world: the Diamond of Civetta.

This rare light phenomenon occurs every year, around the spring equinox, on Monte Civetta, one of the most iconic mountains of the Dolomites.
For just two mornings, the sun’s rays hit the rock face between the Torre di Alleghe and the Torre di Valgrande with mathematical precision, creating the illusion of a glowing diamond set in stone. Read More

TRAVELING TO ITALY IN SUMMER: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

lisa 3. September 2025 Tags: coperto, Italy in Summer, parking, road signs, ZTL CURIOSITIES No comments

Practical Tips to Avoid Mistakes and Enjoy La Dolce Vita

Italy in summer is all about sunshine, breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable food… and a little organized chaos. Whether you’re planning your first Italian trip or returning for more, being prepared can make the difference between stress and la dolce vita.

From traffic zones and mysterious parking lines to cultural quirks like the “coperto” and mid-day shop closures, this practical guide will help you avoid rookie mistakes and enjoy Italy like a local.

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10,800 SECONDS OF ITALIAN GESTURES: THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF LA DOLCE VITA

lisa 26. July 2025 Tags: gesture, gesturing, talking with hands, words CURIOSITIES No comments

Why do Italians talk with their hands?

Discover the cultural, historical, and emotional reasons behind one of Italy’s most iconic habits.

📹 Ciak! Si gira!

🎬 Action! And… let’s get moving!

If you’ve ever spoken with us, you’ve probably wondered:
“Why do you use your hands so much when you talk?”

Here’s the short answer: we simply can’t help it.
But the full story? It deserves an entire blog post (and 10,800 seconds of video proof)!

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VENICE SHOULDN’T EXIST. AND YET, HERE IT IS

lisa 12. July 2025 Tags: gondola, holiday, Venice CURIOSITIES No comments

*Photo Credit: Dal Web

Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square, the canals intertwining like veins of water. But how does an entire city manage to stay afloat on water for over a thousand years?

The answer to this question lies beneath the feet of the tourists who visit every year: millions of wooden piles driven into the mud of the lagoon.

But how wood? In water?

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THE GOOD RESOLUTIONS FOR 2025

lisa 4. January 2025 Tags: good resolutions, olive oil, pistachio, truffle CURIOSITIES No comments

NEW YEAR, NEW EXPERIENCE

The first article of this new year should carry a special meaning. After all, it’s precisely between the end and the beginning of a year that we feel the desire—or need—to take stock and make plans. Isn’t this the perfect moment to reflect on what you’ve experienced, celebrate the goals you’ve achieved, and set new paths for the future?

Yes, in other words, it’s time for good resolutions.

This year, we’ve written just one resolution in our little planner: “New Year – New Experience.” Read More

THE BOOK “SOSPESO”

lisa 8. September 2024 Tags: books, caffè sospeso, libro sospeso, suspended book, suspended coffee CURIOSITIES No comments

You walk into a bookstore and choose a book.
You walk into a bookstore and a book chooses you.

Cristina is a bookseller in a small bookstore in a neighborhood in Milan.

Ten years ago, a reader named Alberto came into this bookstore, picked out a book, paid for it, but didn’t take it home.

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“HONEYMOON” AND ORIGINAL “MADE IN ITALY” GIFT IDEAS

lisa 4. June 2024 Tags: gift ideas, gift made in Italy, made in italy, original gift ideas for wedding, wedding gift ideas CURIOSITIES No comments

The wedding season has already begun and are your friends preparing for the magical “I do”?
Have you asked them what they have planned for their honeymoon?
In Italy, we call it “luna di miele” (luna = moon / miele = honey).

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5 MORE CURIOSITIES ABOUT ITALY

lisa 5. November 2022 Tags: curiosities, curiosities about Italy, Italy CURIOSITIES No comments

Italy is a constant journey of discovery. You never really know it until you see it with your own eyes – interesting facts are everywhere, you just have to give yourself time to find them out!
Let’s discover 5 curiosities about Italy together today! Read More

THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO: AN ITALIAN MAGIC

lisa 31. March 2022 Tags: Adventures of Pinocchio, collodi, Nase, pinocchio, Toskana CURIOSITIES No comments

Once upon a time there was a piece of wood.

Thus begins one of the most beloved fairy tales in the world: that of a wooden puppet who becomes a child.

After more than 100 years, the story of Pinocchio has become a timeless fairytale, captivating entire generations of children.

Everyone knows them but few know of their origins. This wonderful message of love, trust and hope was born in Italy, in Tuscany. Read More

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Happy first Monday of the month!

A NATURAL WONDER IN THE DOLOMITES – A jewel that appears only twice a year

Practical Tips to Avoid Mistakes and Enjoy La Dolce Vita

Why do Italians talk with their hands?

Discover the cultural, historical, and emotional reasons behind one of Italy’s most iconic habits.

*Photo Credit: Dal Web

NEW YEAR, NEW EXPERIENCE