Italians Wear It with Reverence and Dignity
Italians demonstrate their passion in a multitude of ways. Many non-Italians might think this would manifest mainly as energetic hand gestures, unrestrained facial expressions, [...]
Italians demonstrate their passion in a multitude of ways. Many non-Italians might think this would manifest mainly as energetic hand gestures, unrestrained facial expressions, [...]
And prepare to be romanced by Abruzzo's finest culinary treasures. So many people, longing to be in Italy but grounded by the pandemic, are [...]
It happens every time, this invitation to wake up. So, why do I jump back into the swirling river of busyness and the world of [...]
Sulmona, Medieval, jousting, la giostra cavalleresca, abruzzo
This ranks as one of the best experiences of my life. I know, it’s a lofty claim. But, on a sunny October afternoon, I found [...]
It’s an Abruzzo practice that is thousands of years old. La Transumanza, which literally means “crossing the land” is a twice-yearly practice of Abruzzo shepherds [...]
Yes, you can adopt a sheep in Italy, even if you’re halfway across the world. And by doing so, you [...]
Organic farming was a unique concept forty years ago. Looking back to the late seventies and early eighties, I remember how organic products were a [...]
Go deep. This is becoming my mantra here in Italy. The potential for rich experiences is plentiful. But it’s easy to zoom by, to just take [...]
Impossibly situated… That’s what I thought when I first saw the tiny village of Castrovalva, perched high on a sliver of rock in The Apennines [...]
I love faces. And Italian faces are endlessly fascinating to me. Being married to an Italian has taught me firsthand that the passion that is [...]
Guess who scored a press pass to La Giostra di Cavalleresca di Sulmona? That would be lucky, lucky yours truly, thanks to Saint Novelia, my [...]
A chitarra that makes pasta, not music? I argue that it makes both, especially after another guided journey in “la cucina” with my dear friend [...]
The verb “resign” can be a loaded word. The word can connote giving up or giving in. When a person is said to have resigned [...]
One thing leads to another. This is becoming my motto in life, with one additional clarifier. One thing leads to another when you give yourself [...]
ItalyWise is hard at work. Just wanted you all to know that ItalyWise is anything but asleep or on vacation this week. Since I’ve thrown [...]
Am I a lucky man or not? After you view the video contained in this post, I believe you’ll quickly respond in the affirmative. Just [...]
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 [...]