Fashion finds its home in Italy, through the awe inspiring art and architecture, stunning natural scenery and careful reservation of historical landmarks. Combined, these features have served to inspired generation after generation of fashion designers and enthusiasts. It is Italy’s cities which hold the greatest inspiration for fashionistas of all tastes, through street style and
Un caffé, per favore. This is a wonderful line to memorise and one which, no doubt you have heard time and time again, both in Italy and outside. The thing is, whilst it’s a great way to politely order a coffee in Italian, for any coffee connoisseurs, what is the barman actually going to serve
Worldwide, regional dialects are a point of contention with misinterpretation and outright confusion at the prospect of such diversity in something that one would assume, holds one concrete, unified form. In the English language for instance, Queen’s English is all good and well but the reality is that Britain is so much more than that.
Weather Sicily benefits from mild weather during most of the year and temperatures are usually particularly enjoyable in October. Typically it’s still warm and sunny, and most importantly you will avoid the summer heat that makes going around during the day particularly tiring and difficult. Especially if you want explore the island, walk around and
1. Greek Theatre of Taormina This magnificent remnant of the Greek and Roman ages has one of the most stunning settings imaginable with the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna as its backdrop. It was first created around the 3rd century BC to host performances and then transformed by the Romans for games and mock battles.
Freelance Travel Writer, Bibianna, has put together some of the best and most useful Italian phrases to use when on holiday there. Yes, in most parts of the world English speakers will get away with communicating just in their own language. In Italy, the number of people who speak English is growing and probably after
One of the reasons that Italy continues to be such a popular holiday choice is because it’s a country that offers everything. There is so much to explore in Italy, from the rich culture and historical sites, to the rolling countryside and stunning natural landscapes. It’s also one of the best places to relax, indulge
Is there anything that identifies a local more than their accent? This is as true in Italy as it is in England. Depending on where you go, you will find that locals may well speak a different language in addition to Standard Italian, and their spoken Italian might have very strong regional influences. Those who
