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John Hooper's marvellously entertaining and perceptive new book is ideal for anyone seeking to understand contemporary Italy and the unique character of the Italians. Looking at the facts that lie behind - and often belie - the stereotypes, his revealing book sheds new light on many aspects of...

Take your Italian from learner to local with Matteo and Raffaele. Immerse yourself in authentic Italian as we share the ups and downs of daily life, interesting stories, and things that will surprise you about Italy. Plus, as a member, you’ll get interactive transcripts with a translation of your choice; bonus content; early access; and our magical vocabulary helper that shows you minute-by-minute translations while you listen. Com'è facile!

Un viaggio di vita personale e soggettivo, come del resto è la visione che abbiamo quando guardiamo l'orizzonte con i nostri occhi. Un'opera leggera ed eclettica come l'autore che, tra itinerari mozzafiato e ricette gustose, ha saputo raccontare luoghi meravigliosi ed i suoi sapori inconfondibili.

Goethe was probably the greatest universal genius who ever lived. Although known primarily as a poet, playright, and novelist, he was also known for his work in anatomy, botany, color, art criticism, and jurisprudence. Many people are deterred from attempting to read anything by Goethe because of his extremely penetrating intelligence and dense prose. But his travel diary, Italian Journey, is by far easier to digest than anything else by him.

Italian Getaways is designed to bring Italy closer to you. Rather you are planning a trip to Italy, looking for a community to connect with to share your love for Italy, its history, culture, traditions and stories, Italian Getaways is for you! It is so nice to welcome you in!

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Italian Hours" by Henry James. This audiobook transports you to the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities of Italy. With James' evocative prose and keen observations, you'll embark on a sensory journey through the art, culture, and history of this captivating country. The narrative offers a rich exploration of the intersection between travel, literature, and personal reflection.

La storia della Contessa Matilde e del suo territorio: La Storia, I Canossa (le origini, la famiglia, i possedimenti), I personaggi, Matilde di Canossa, Enrico IV, Gregorio VII, I castelli, Il sistema fortificato canossano, Le Pievi, La direttrice matildica, Il Circuito dei Castelli matildici e delle corti reggiane, L'attualità di Canossa, L'artigianato artistico: l'ars canusina, I prodotti enogastronomici e Le strade dei vini e dei sapori.

When Laura Fraser's husband leaves her for his high school sweetheart, she takes off, on impulse, for Italy, hoping to leave some of her sadness behind. There, on the island of Ischia, she meets M., an aesthetics professor from Paris with an oversized love of life. What they both assume will be a casual vacation tryst turns into a passionate, transatlantic love affair, as they rendezvous in London, Marrakech, Milan, the Aeolian Islands, and San Francisco.

One-of-a-kind timeless lessons for handling challenges and living with joy, the Italian way—“with unparalleled insight and brilliant wit, Severgnini’s book not only transports us to Italy but deep into the Italian mind and spirit" (Stanley Tucci, host of Searching for Italy). Is there an...

Bask in glorious descriptions of Italy as Edith Wharton travels through the Pennine Alps, Tuscany, Rome, and Milan, often using the backgrounds of great paintings and sculptures to enhance the experience.

Pip and Shannon dreamed of living the good life. They wanted to slow down, grow their own food and spend more time with the people they love. But jobs and responsibilities got in the way - their chooks died, their fruit rotted and Pip ended up depressed and in therapy. So they did the only reasonable thing - they quit their jobs, pulled the children out of school and went searching for la dolce vita in Italy.

Your ultimate (and accurate) guide to Italian culture! ITALIAN, FOR SURE goes beyond the cliches and stereotypes to reveal the true Italian way of living.Catrin Skaperdas, an American living in Italy, hosts lively interviews with locals in an effort to give Italians the (befitting) stage to passionately share their wisdom, stories and insights about Italy.* Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy! https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com *ITALIAN, FOR SURE is perfect for listeners who desire to learn more about Italian culture, dream of moving to Italy, plan on visiting or studying abroad ...

Learn with rhythm, learn with tunes, Italian, English words you'll use! Bilingual vocabulary builder for Italian or English. Five hundred words and expressions, plus conversation. Original music score energizes the listener. Engages both left and right brain for optimal learning.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind audio experience: discover Florence through intimate, guided audio walking tours of the city's most historic and enchanting quarters. There are four guided tours for you to listen to as you walk through Florence, plus essential Italian words and phrases that every traveler wants to know.

A lavishly illustrated ode to the joys of Tuscany’s people, food, landscapes, and art, from the bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun and See You in the Piazza “A love letter to Italy written in precise and passionate language of near-poetic density.”—Newsday In Tuscany...

Da sempre momento principale del soggiorno al Bed&Breakfast L'orto di BaLù, la colazione accoglie i nostri ospiti con dolci squisiti e i nostri suggerimenti per scoprire la Valle Camonica e il lago d'Iseo.In questo podcast facciamo altrettanto: ti guidiamo tra il Sebino e le alte vette dell'Adamello. Per i dolci dovrai usare l'immaginazione... oppure prenotare un soggiorno al nostro B&B!Buon ascolto! Ti aspettiamo a Bienno, uno de I Borghi più Belli d'Italia!Barbara e LucaSito Internet: https://www.ortodibalu.it/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrtoDiBaLuInstagram: https://...

Children of immigrants share two worlds: the one their parents came from; and the one they were born into. In this podcast, I share reflections of what it was like growing up in Canada to Italian immigrant parents. And now what it's like as an adult living half the year in Italy as a Canadian. For language learners, there are English and Italian scripts and audio versions.

Italian roads is a podcast dedicated to hidden Italy, little known but more real and surprising. If you love unconventional tourism, you will find new ideas to plan your next holidays in Italy. If you can’t travel, I’ll still give you a curious and exciting experience, as if you were running on Italian roads.This is not a podcast for "hit and run" tourists. This is not the story of a trip to the most famous cities of the "Bel Paese". This is the story of life experiences gathered in more than 30 years of meetings, discoveries and surprises lived in less touristy but more authentic places. ...

Join host Jordan Bradley on an exploration of the various regions and peoples of the Italian peninsula. Season 1 focuses on the lagoon and empire of Venice.

Italian Culture delves into Italian history, traditions and customs in order to overcome stereotypes by entrusting the narrative to local researchers. Each episode tells unheard stories, uncovers obscure facts and explores places that resonate with "Italianness".