“Quanto le devo?” Is an Essential Italian Phrase!
I advise you to commit this important way of asking, "How much do I owe?" in Italian to memory. By using "Quanto le devo?" you [...]
I advise you to commit this important way of asking, "How much do I owe?" in Italian to memory. By using "Quanto le devo?" you [...]
If you're coming to live in Italy, you'd best acquaint yourself with this legendary event. It's sacrilege if you don't. The annual Sanremo Music [...]
Yes, I’ve reached a milestone. And looking back, I’ve learned tons. Much of it, I anticipated. But there’s a fair amount that I didn’t. [...]
What took me so long?Why did it take eight years of living in Italy before I saw the light? Crazy. Vespa living is full of [...]
When Italian speak with the hands, it’s potent emotional punctuation. And, Italian hand gestures are hard-wired into Italians’ DNA. [...]
It all began in the 17th century in Venice with the term quaranta giorni (forty days). Currently, we're inundated with the coronavirus news and the [...]
This one will come in handy. If you plan on living in Italy or spending a lot of time here you'll inevitably be transacting business. [...]
Leave it to the Italians to give colorful dimension to saying “What a mess!” This topic is featured in the first of what I hope [...]
Image by Lorenabacchilega of Creative Commons Trabocchi are “fishing machines” dating back to the 18th century. At least that’s the earliest documentation attesting to their existence. Some [...]
A beauty to behold. Yes, Italian hand gestures contain a fluidity and artistry that continues to amaze me. Italians must [...]
I’ve been meaning to tackle this subject for quite a while, and even today’s post is only a beginning to a fuller visual essay on [...]
Fair warning: if you’re a fan and believer in religious relics, you might want to skip this week’s blog post. I’m dedicated to sharing the [...]
The holiday trim and lights already are being prepped and strung across the ancient city streets of Italy. Mountains of panettone (Italian holiday sweet [...]
Italians are passionate and affectionate I think I can safely draw this conclusion after living in Italy for several years and observing the interactions amongst [...]
A Sacred Meeting Spot. © 2017 Jed Smith I love these faces. I love surreptitiously watching their interactions, and their steadfast camaraderie. The Old Guard, [...]
As an artist and photographer, I find people watching here in Italy to be a source of great inspiration and education. This recent photo, [...]
Photo by NatureGuy, Adobe Stock Images You’re probably asking (if you’re not offended) “What do wolves, whales, and poop have in common?” They [...]
Know the challenges of speaking Italian, apply yourself, and you’ll be speaking proficiently in no time. I’ve been living in Italy for over [...]