A few days ago I celebrated the four-year anniversary of my return to Italy after six years spent living in Xiamen, China. “Celebrate” is exactly the right word… I patted myself on the back, savoring the positive sensation that gave …
Read MoreMy experience with reverse culture shock: symptoms, stages, and cure
Italy and Italians are a favorite topic of conversation for those who love to travel, have Italian roots, or are passionate about Italian culture. In this regard, how much corresponds to the truth and how much is the result of …
Read More15 Real facts about Italians you’ll want to know before you travel
In this article, I’ve gathered the testimonies of 20 travelers who are passionate about street art. They will guide you through the artworks of some of the best mural artists in the world. These street artists are women and men …
Read MoreAn introduction to the most famous mural artists in the world
One of the most rewarding activities that we can do while we travel is to visit places where we can admire art in nature. When planning a trip, we essentially note down the location of museums, architectural works, and natural …
Read MoreWhere to see art in nature around the world: 12 places recommended by travelers
This post explores the meaning of the lyrics of the Tool’s song “Fear Inoculum”, released in mid-2019 as part of the homonym album. Fear Inoculum is the latest published album of the metal band (for me it’s a metal band, …
Read MorePost-pandemic reflections on the lyrics of ” Fear Inoculum” by the Tool
Questo articolo è dedicato ad alcune considerazioni significative ed agghiaccianti sul testo di una canzone dei Tool, uscita a metà 2019, canzone che dà anche il nome all’album “Fear Inoculum”. Fear Inoculum è l’ultimo lavoro della band metal (per me …
Read MoreIl testo di “Fear Inoculum” dei Tool: considerazioni agghiaccianti
Would you like to learn more about Italy by exploring contemporary Italian literature and culture? I’ve chosen these great Italian novels by famous Italian authors because they’re all set in Italy and you can get them in English from your …
Read More11 of the best Italian novels set in Italy and Italian authors
I don’t create cooking content usually, but this time I’ve got something epic to celebrate! It happened that the strict lockdown measures enforced in my country, Italy, due to the pandemic, provided a perfect occasion to switch from a vegetarian to …
2020 will be remembered as the first year in a long time that the Italians, along with many other nations, won’t be able to go out of their houses and enjoy the Easter break as they would love to. On …
Read MoreEaster in Italy: traditions, favorite foods, facts, and curiosities
This post is all about the best street art in Rome, Italy. Rather than offering an exhaustive list, I want to share with you the story behind the murals and a little information about the neighborhoods where you can find …
Read More22 places to see street art in Rome: the artists, the projects, the stories behind them.