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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. |
| 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. |
| When is Easter Sunday in Italy? A guide to basic Italian Easter facts. Easter dates are amongst the most important in Italian culture and traditions. Here are some basic Easter facts : when is Easter Sunday and what will the Italian climate be like? |
| What is Palm Sunday like in Rome? Italian Easter traditions explained. Easter in Rome is a special time to visit but what is Palm Sunday like? We review things to do in Rome on Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday, including where to hear the Pope's Palm Sunday sermon. |
| What is Good Friday like in Rome? Italian Easter traditions explained. Easter in Rome is a special time, but what is Good Friday in Rome like? We examine the meaning of Good Friday and things to do in Rome. |
| What is Easter Sunday like in Rome? Things to do in Rome at Easter 2010 : when is Easter Sunday, what is Easter Sunday like, where to see Pope Benedict 16. |
| Italian Easter traditions : Easter Monday and the perfect picnic menu! One of the happiest of Italian Easter traditions is experiencing Easter Monday in Italy, when the best of Italian Easter food makes the best of Easter treats for kids. |
| Essential facts about the Pope for travellers. Five facts about the Pope, including : Is an audience with the Pope one of the best things to do in Rome? Where can I get Pope John Paul the 2nd memorabilia? Where does the Pope live in summer? |
| Easter egg tradition in Italy. Chocolate Easter eggs are a popular part of Italian culture, but did you know that how to color Easter eggs is also a part of Easter egg tradition? Here's why. |
| Easter sayings in everyday Italian : your Easter word search made easy. Our Easter sayings from Italy will help you learn basic Easter words and some festive Italian phrases. |
| Valentine's day facts : Italian culture, traditions and the 'Day of Lovers'. Valentine's day history has been an important part of the developing culture of Italy. Learn about Valentine's day facts, traditions and unique events to celebrate your love in Italy. |
| Italian frittata recipe : the Italian omelette you can make in minutes. The Italian frittata is one of the most popular cold picnic food recipes in Italy. Here's our easy frittata recipe for you to enjoy hot or cold. |
| An Italian Easter bread recipe: part of Easter traditions in Italy. Italian bread recipes are an important part of food in Italy. Here's a delicious Italian Easter bread recipe that anyone can make. |
| Italian salad recipe: Caprese salad - one of the best easy picnic recipes ever. You can make this Italian salad recipe in ten minutes using some of the most popular Italian food available. Great to have as one of your stock of easy cold picnic food recipes. |
| Italian Easter pie : one of the tastiest dessert recipes from Italy. Italian Easter pie is a traditional part of Italian Easter food customs - and so easy to make! Find out how here. |
| Cold picnic food recipes from Italy : tasty Easter food to take away. 'Torta di Riso' is one of Italy's favourite cold picnic food recipes and a big part of Easter Italian food customs. Use it any time as Italian finger food to eat at home or away. |
| Everyday Italian goods: your best buy retail store online. If you can't get to Italian stores in person, choose from our everyday Italian stuff online and find the best gifts for him or her. |
| '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. |
| Cath and Mike'sItalian Bloggolino. This is where you can keep up to date with all the latest news from our Italian culture website. |
| 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. |
