Livorno’s Pallio dell’Antenna is an ancient race held since medieval times. This July race consists of four rowing boats battling it out for the prize. The race culminates with one member of each team climbing on the antenna, a stake driven in the water 10 meters high, to win the Read more…
No Bulls – Just Barrels Each Italian festival has its own particular charm, but if you are looking for a curious and original event, then I suggest the exhilarating spectacle offered by the “Bravio delle Botti”, an annual event that always takes place in Montepulciano on the last Sunday of August. The Read more…
Italy is roughly the size of the state of Arizona, yet within this small nation lie a large number of varied and interesting regions. Travelers often seek to visit at least several areas of Italy within the same trip. Here are some tips about transportation that might be helpful for Read more…
Capodanno, New Years Day, is a national holiday throughout Italy. So, that will be the day after New Years Eve. Possibly hung-over? First thing you should eat when feeling slightly hung-over is stuffed pigs foot. Traditionally eaten with lentils – said to represent money and to get your year off Read more…
To welcome in the New Year, it is traditional to light petards (a kind of firecracker) and fireworks that set the night sky aflame on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. This tradition is recognizable nearly around the world, but in Italy, many folks still throw old possesions out Read more…