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Rome - our favourite city in the world. |
We love Italy and Italian culture so much that we were married there, honeymooned and holidayed there, bought a house there, and are now living in Italy for a large part of the year.
In doing all that we've absorbed huge amounts of personal knowledge about the culture of Italy - not just academic knowledge but a real, huge, genuine love of and passion for the place, the people and all the Italian culture we can soak up.
The magic of Italy ...
... has added such richness to our lives that we want to share its wonders with you - the romance, the excitement, the occasional madness of it. Whatever you want to know about the country or about Italian culture, we hope to be able to help you find it - and if it's not here, use our contact page to get in touch with us, and we'll find an answer for you.
Or use this search box to have a look for answers within this site or on the web.
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Need to know something about Italian cities?
Is Rome accessible for wheelchairs? Is there anything to do for kids in Rome? When's the best time to visit? How do you keep cool in the heat of an Italian city in the summer?
How would you like some insider knowledge?
Not just run of the mill sights where tourists go, but less well known places that only Italians know, friendly Trattorias where you can enjoy culture and Italian food, wonderful hotels to use that won't break the bank - or perhaps a luxury hotel which will break the bank - and will be worth every penny for your trip of a lifetime.
How would your kids like to be a Roman gladiator for a day? For that matter, how would you like it?
We'll look at out of the ordinary things to do and places to visit in Italy that will keep your whole family entranced and entertained and make you want to go back for more, just as it made us.
And we'll look at Italian culture and the differences between cities. Is there one that's better for families? Would older family members be happier in Venice or in Rome?
What about other places to visit in Italy? Where's good to go in the countryside? What's the Italian coast like?
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The beautiful coast of Le Marche. |
And what about pets? Can they travel to Italy? Do they have to go into quarantine? Are there pet friendly hotels in Rome or other Italian cities? Are there any dog friendly beaches?
Will your pet be happy living in Italy's heat, even if it's only for a holiday?
Let us be your Italian travel guide and steer you through the answers to those questions, and more.
"I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men, and German to my horse" (Charles V).
Living in Italy, or just visiting, and want to learn the most romantic language in the world? Not sure how to go about learning from a distance?
We'll share how we developed our Italian language skills using methods both conventional and not - and giving due credit to our lovely friend Claudio and his family who have taught us so much and whose favourite phrase is "è buon sistema" - or - "non è buon sistema" - depending ...
Want to know more about Italian weddings?
Are you planning a wedding in Italy, or perhaps an Italian themed wedding, and want to know about Italian history and traditions?
Look no further.
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No, not a film set! - our real live wedding in Rome. |
And most importantly of all, we make sure you share our tips for how best to enjoy your day in the typical, traditional, Italian laid back way.
As Italians would always say - "nessun problema"!
So - pour yourself a glass of cold white Italian wine - or a cup of hot black espresso - settle down, relax, and come into our Italian world.
Enjoy Italian culture, enjoy the magic of Italy - and enjoy helping us develop the site by making sure you tell us what else you want to know.
| Ancient Roman Culture: where Italian culture traditions started. Italian culture and history: understand ancient Roman culture and the history of daily life before you visit. |
| Ancient Roman Weddings : the origins of the modern ceremony. Planning a wedding? Want to add some classic touches? Here are some fun facts about ancient Roman weddings - where modern wedding traditions came from. |
| Things to do in Rome: learn about Rome's attractions before you travel. Everything you need to know about things to do in Rome, Italy : hotel reviews, where to shop, weather, attractions and culture. |
| Rome for kids : activities in Rome for toddlers to teens. Attractions in Rome for adults are easy to find but Rome for kids can be more difficult. Here are some practical and some unusual things to do in Rome to occupy youngsters. |
| Rome's climate : the weather in Rome, Italy, in the winter months. Rome's climate in winter is quite mild. Here's our take on the winter climate in Rome, Italy, and suggestions for things to do in Rome to celebrate Christmas in Italy. |
| Animal fact file : a guide to the culture and care of animals in Italy. This animal fact file helps choose and care for Italian animals, explains how to get them to Italy, recommends hotels and pet friendly places to visit and gives some strange animal facts for kids. |
| Italian love phrases : your italian language guide to romance. Learn to speak Italian bit by bit : your personal Italian language dictionary and guide to the commonest Italian love phrases. |
| Valentine's day traditions in Liguria, Italy. If you want creative Valentine ideas - where to spend it, party themes, gift ideas - take inspiration from Italian culture and Valentine's day traditions in one of Italy's most romantic spots. |
| Homemade Valentine gifts: unique Valentine's gift ideas from Italy. Last minute Valentine gifts don't have to cost anything at all. Here are ten ideas for homemade Valentine gifts based on Italian culture and traditions. |
| Chocolate biscotti: perfect Italian finger food. Italian food customs almost always involve chocolate, and these delicious chocolate biscotti are perfect as Valentine recipes or pure comfort food. |
| 'Coffee Mate' : guests talk about favourite Italian culture traditions. Who would your ideal coffee mate be? Pour yourself a cappuccino and hear some of ours answering interview questions about themselves, their family and their favourite fun facts about Italy. |
| Free interactive e-cards of Italian images for you to send. Get interactive e-cards for free. Here's a complimentary service of free interactive e-cards for you - beautiful free e-cards to send to family and friends. |
| Italian travel guide : your personal expert on Italy and its culture. Let us be your Italian travel guide. From places to visit to living in Italy; from culture and Italian food to history and fun facts - here's how we came to know and love Italy's culture. |
| Here's how to get in touch with us. Here's how to get in touch with Cath and Mike Andrews. |
