BrowsingItaly Sharing stories, experiences, photos, tips and all things good on Italy
Favorite Reads on Italy (FRI) is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that I’ve come across that week.
Postcard from Italy: View of Mt. Vesuvius
This week’s roundup features a charming neighborhood in Rome, tips on visiting the Cinque Terre on a budget, a simple yet delicious recipe, giving thanks in Italian, and more.
Culture and Travel
Naples: Italy in your face by Chicago Tribune – Naples is chaotically fascinating! While the city often gets a bad rap, I agree that “Any traveler with common sense will feel comfortable here — and will be richly rewarded for their adventurous spirit.”
At Alps Hotel, Not Easy Being Italian by Forbes – It’s ski season and this would be a fantastic place to get in some ski time, take in the splendid views, and dine on stellar food.
The Cinque Terre on a budget by The New York Times – Great tips by Rick Steves on how to make the most of your visit to the Cinque Terre without costing a fortune.
Songs of praise to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle by The Quirky Traveller – I love the region of South Tyrol as well as gardens and will have to make a note of this for my next visit to the region.
Tour of Trastevere by Amanda Ruggeri via The Travel Channel – When in Rome, make sure you include Trastevere in your itinerary. Here’s a handy post that covers things to see and do in the neighborhood.
Why tourists to Italy shouldn’t skip Turin by The Local Italy – We have already shared reasons as to why you should visit Turin and here’s more to support our case.
Food and Drinks
Two Courses in Verona for Aspiring Olive Oil Experts by Olive Oil Times – Looking to get certified? Participants joining these two courses in March 2015 will “return home with a great wealth of culture, experience and knowledge about olive oil”.
Hazelnut coated pork cutlets by Juls’ Kitchen – I usually coast pork cutlets with breadcrumbs but using hazelnuts in an interesting alternative. Even better is that the total time required for this dish is 10 minutes. Simple yet amazingly delicious.
Life in Italy
Giving thanks in Italian by Becoming Italian Word by Word – Though we do celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy, it is not one that Italians observe. It’s one of my favorite holidays as it’s all about giving thanks and here are some ways to this so in Italian.
The condominium meeting by The American – I’m fortunate as it’s my husband who has to endure our condominium meetings – something he wouldn’t wish on even this worst enemy. Yes, it’s that bad!
