Waiting for You
It is devastating for me, an American, to know that at present Americans are not permitted travel to Italy or to the European Union. Italy […]
“But I would rather spend this summer in Rome with my family than in Phoenix.”
Yesterday’s Politico included a cogent article by Dan Diamond and Sarah Wheaton that is too pertinent not to share with those who love Italy… and […]
Conversation with a Restaurant Owner
Marjorie: Hello hello, is this La Locandiera ? Restaurant owner: Yes yes hello, good day. Marjorie: This is Marjorie Shaw from Rome. I had a wonderful, […]
LIBERAZIONE !
In Amalfi, Saint Andrew will — as longstanding tradition requires — soon be celebrated on his feast day, June 27th. Although social distancing will curb […]
The Italian Foods of June
As you are there, and I am here, I want to share with you the foods of June in central Italy. In a country that […]
A Superlative Villa
Insider’s Italy clients usually know what they want — whether a special three city trip, an archeological exploration of Sicily, a week of perfect swimming […]
Authentic Venice
Last night Nicola Zingaretti, the governor of the Lazio region, secretary of the Democratic Party and a recovered COVID-19 patient said : “The Italians have […]
Back to Culture !
The Italy we know, the Italy we love, this week came one step closer to looking at itself in the mirror and saying : “oh […]
Italy’s National Day
Italians are used to being at home so a holiday is not necessarily a break from their normal routine, but today’s National Day, the Festa […]