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Beyond Spaghetti: Going Off the Eaten Track
Sometimes there’s nothing more comforting than a plate of spaghetti topped with tomato sauce and freshly-grated Parmesan cheese. Spaghetti is America’s most popular pasta shape by far. But with over 350 variations of pasta shapes to choose from, there’s no need to limit yourself to just one or two. Each shape typically compliments a particular […]
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8 Sights That Will Make You Fall in Love with Verona
The Big 3 + the A.C. is the classic combo for an Italian vacation. Rome, Florence, Venice and the Amalfi Coast are popular destinations that never go out of style, nor should they. However, many of their main features can be found in the historic and less crowded city of Verona. Here are eight of […]
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6 Events that Prove December Is Italy’s Most Festive Month
Italians definitely know how to celebrate the holidays! While there are countless events held across the country all year long, December is by far the most festive month. Centuries of tradition and a fondness for celebration make December in Italy jam-packed with events. Today, we’re going over six of the most festive events for December […]
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4 Spooky Places to Visit in Italy Plus 1 That’s Off-Limits
Halloween is a more recent adoption in Italy, but not as we know it. It’s become one in a 3-day stretch of holidays celebrating the dead. All Saints’ Eve (Halloween), All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1st), and All Souls Day (Nov. 2nd). Trick or treating isn’t really a thing, but costume parties sure are. How cool […]
