Monthly Archives: May 2017

 Italian Traditions of Today

This site is no longer current. Please go to Margie in Italy for my up-to-date posts about my travels in Italy and all things Italian.  Grazie. When our ancestors left Italy in search of opportunity, and a better life, they … Continue reading

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Walking in Italy – Streets, Staircases and Hills

Most of Italy is  mountainous or hilly at the very least, so plan on walking a lot when traveling to Bella Italia. On average, I walk a minimum of five miles a day and many times it’s closer to eight … Continue reading

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Photo Collage from Venice ~ Italy Travel

Italy travel is on the rise and Venice is a favorite travel destination. Its beloved nickname of La Serenissima, seems to be going by the wayside though, as the city becomes congested with tourists. Venice is one of my favorite … Continue reading

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Mammoni and Mammismo – An Italian Lifestyle

Six years ago I wrote a post titled Mammoni – Mamma’s Boys in Italy and today it ranks as my most popular post.  Mammoni, a term applied to single Italian men who live at home with their mothers sometimes into their … Continue reading

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