Aka Italy

04/15/2024

Ah, the Italians in North America – a unique breed caught in a linguistic limbo between "ciao" and "hello." Despite their heritage rooted in the rolling hills of Italy, many of these fine folks struggle to string together more than a few words in their ancestors' native tongue. B

04/08/2024

Naples, the vibrant coastal city in southern Italy, is not only known for its stunning views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples but also for its rich culinary heritage. The city's downtown area is a treasure trove of authentic and traditional restaurants that offer a true taste of Neapolita

04/06/2024

When it comes to immersing oneself in the rich tapestry of Italian cuisine, Rome stands out as a gastronomic paradise. The city's downtown area is a treasure trove of authentic and traditional restaurants that offer a glimpse into the culinary heritage of Italy. From cozy trattorias serving up heart

09/08/2022

07/25/2022

04/19/2022

A sudden economic boom took hold of the North leaving behind the rural South.

04/14/2022

A 9 Day Tour Staying in Two Villas in the Awe-Inspiring Tuscan Countryside Discovering its Secret Gems, its Earthy Traditional Food and the Sense of the Italian Dolce Vita.

04/11/2022

Florian Café Venice (1720).
The oldest Café in the World

02/27/2022

La Verna , Arezzo in Tuscany, two hour drive south of Florence.

02/02/2022

Il santuario della Madonna di Montecastello a Tignale, Lake of Garda

12/06/2021

A guide to the different Christmas menus in Italy going beyond the seven fishes

11/06/2021

In Italy, garbage collectors literally sweep the streets.

11/04/2021

The spiral stair flight in Palazzo Mannajuolo in Naples, Italy.

11/01/2021

Piazza del Popolo in Fermo, le Marche.

10/31/2021

A cappuccino and a panino with piazza del Duomo in the backdrop in Massa Marittima, Tuscany.
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10/23/2021

Castello di Celsa, Socicille, Tuscany not far from Siena.
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10/19/2021

Gravina, Puglia, not far from Matera.

10/16/2021

The Castle of Las Plassas in Sardinia.
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10/12/2021

San Fruttuoso, Liguria. Not far from le Cinque Terre.
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10/10/2021

The ghost medieval village of Craco in the southern region of Basilicata.
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10/05/2021

Il Campanile di Resia, nel lago di Resia, Alto Adige on the Alps.

09/30/2021

Polignano a Mare is in Puglia. 🇮🇹

09/30/2021

The village of Calcata not far from Rome.
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09/28/2021

Neapolitan Style Meatballs by Chef Antonio Sorrentino

E' forse il comfort food per eccellenza, non solo in Italia: polpette in umido o bianche, a base di carne cruda o bollita, polpette di pesce, vegetariane, co...

06/30/2021

05/09/2021

Bright colored and Hippy Looking, Flower Burgers are plant-based burgers that are making inroads in Europe and now in America. The concept of a new type of plant based burger started in the heart of Milan in 2015. To come up with the idea was Matteo Toto, a young entrepreneur who undertook a journ

05/08/2021

If Essence is behind any real Italian dish, cacio e pepe pasta is the epitome of essence.

04/08/2021

The list of things Italy always comes out on top is staggering - food, wines, sports cars, art, heritage sites, opera, design, fashion, countryside, seaside, you name it. However, there are three specific areas where one can’t help but notice that Italy actually sucks. Let’s take a look at them ...

03/29/2021

Wine-tasting, truffle hunting and dining in a vineyard while staying in a picture-perfect villa in the spectacular Marche Region - this is a trip that will rank among the best in your Travel log

03/24/2021

Take the telephone game. A circle of people whispers a message to one to another and by the time the message gets to the last person it is a completely different thing. The situation of Italian food in North America is pretty much like that game. The Italian recipes circulating in this part of th