8 Extraordinary Examples of Southern Italy and Its Charm
How do you make the most of a summer holiday in Southern Italy? The answer is quite simple. Italy’s Southern regions conceal an endless array of natural and architectural beauty. So, uncovering a hidden treasure is much easier than you may think. Just, follow these suggestions and you will be amazed by the impressive gems […]
Italian Life – The Culture, Traditions and Habits in Italy
It has been a little more than a decade since I left the good old USA for the Italian life. Incredibly, I have been recognized as an Italian citizen for eight years now. I still distinctly remember the day that I received my Italian passport. It was one of the most memorable and emotional moments in […]
Educating Sicily and Italian Americans with You Me & Sicily
Irresistible Sicily has lured me into her clutches once again. Without fail, it is precisely like every other time that I hop on the ferry to cross the Messina straight. Instinctively, I close my eyes and take a deep breath of sea air. As I feel the warm Southern Italian breeze blow through my hair, I […]
I Love Sicily And Keep Returning For More – It’s in my DNA
I love Sicily for its enchanting and unique blend of diverse cultures. Its allure seduces you and remains within you forever. A magnificent Island, subjected to 13 foreign dominations over the centuries, yet it shines brightly like a beautiful gem in the midst of the Mediterranean Sea. It is a treasure chest chock-full of amazing architecture, beautiful […]
MyHeritage – Discovering, Preserving and Sharing Family History
MyHeritage is our final stop on the popular genealogy website train. It has its pros and cons just like any other genealogy site. We started the series with Ancestry, where we discovered there is a lot of information available. However, at the same time, you have to fork over quite a bit of money to […]
Family Search – What Do You Get For Free?
Family Search recently sent out invitations to “rewrite history“. You may have received this email if you are a registered user on their site. There are apparently over 72,000 volunteers worldwide that are going to come together for three days, July 15th to July 17th. The goal is to enter vital information from historical record […]
Popular Genealogy Websites Part 1
The first in a three-part series where you can take a closer look at three popular genealogy websites. With a little more information, you can determine for yourself what you can do for free and from what you would benefit paying. There are hundreds of genealogy websites available to choose from on the internet. The […]
Royal Italian Silk – A History with a Vision
The Italian Silk Factory in San Leucio was originally the hunting lodge to The Royal Palace “Reggia di Caserta.” Bourbon King Charles III left it in the hands of his son Ferdinand IV in 1759 when he became the King of Spain. On the cusp of the industrial revolution, Ferdinand transformed the Royal hunting lodge […]
Enchanting Abruzzo Medieval Villages
It is a perfect Saturday afternoon on the West coast of Italy. I am lounging under an umbrella mesmerized by the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore in the charming town of Sperlonga “La Perla Del Terraneo” in the Province of Latina. My thoughts are drifting back to the last few amazing days […]
Discover Puglia – 5 Magnificent Must See Places
There are so many hidden treasures to uncover in the heel of the boot. So, trying to discover Puglia completely in ten days is an impossible undertaking. After exploring the beauty and diversity of Ostuni and Martina Franca, I was looking forward to what other wonders this varied region of Italy had in store. Between […]
