10 Favorite Reads on Italy this week: Week of April 6, 2015

Favorite Reads on Italy is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that we’ve come across during the week. If you come across a favorite read and would like to share it with us on Twitter, use the hashtag #browsingitaly.

This week’s roundup includes common questions for planning a trip to Italy, seasonal change, Easter celebrations in a small town, and more.

10 Favorite Reads on Italy: April 6, 2015

Hollywood takes a Roman Holiday…again by New York Times – Rome staging a come back by using financial incentives to attract lucrative Hollywood productions.

Italianisms: Seasonal Confusion by Trinity Mitchell Design – In spring, you see all sorts of outfits ranging from coats to sleeveless dresses.

Easter is…Agerola by Napoli Unplugged – Glimpse of Good Friday celebrations in a little gem on the Amalfi Coast.

Most Common Questions When Planning a Trip to Italy by Select Italy – Always handy to get some tips before your trip.

Coasting through Italy by The New Zealand Herald – Experience the Italian capacity for both wild frenzy and languid indolence.

Cheese so good you can take it to the bank by Good – A delicious and unique form of collateral.

Making marmalade: Oranges are not the only fruit by Independent – Step into this special kitchen in Sicily that “tells the story of Italy’s centuries-long love affair with all things citrus”.

Sardinia’s Mediterranean diet: 10 foods that may lengthen your life by Today – Keys to longevity could be this diet…one I could easily manage.

Art parks in Tuscany by ArtTrav – I’m making a note of some of these beautiful places.

Italian Artisans’ Revival After Economic Crisis Reflects Resilience of Small Industry by New York Times – Inspiring read. Despite the tough times faced by many artisans, the passion in their product holds strong.