Family Tree
Q. Ciao! My father was born in Italy as were my grandparents and Aunt. I want to apply for an Italian Passport as I travel there whenever time and money allows!! BUT--I need to locate my grandparents...
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Gluten Free Dining in Italy
Il Pallaio in Florence offers simple Gluten Free Italian meals and pizzas Not a week goes by that a Parker Villas guest seeks our assistance with specific dietary requirements while vacationing in...
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Italian Coffee Break part 1 — Paying it Forward in Naples
Nearly 100 years ago a unique coffee tradition began in the city of Naples. Customers of coffee shops would pay twice for one espresso, instructing the barista to log the paid but untaken beverage in...
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Italian Coffee Break part 2 — Ordering un Caffè in Italy
Start by never asking for latte, unless you want a glass of milk. Italians love their coffee and while most of us are familiar with cappuccino and espresso there are at least 30 ways in which Italians...
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Italy How-To: Get Me to the Cruise Ship on Time!
Question:This site was recommended to me to solve a problem with transportation from FCO Airport to Civitavecchia port to catch the Pacific Princess. Our travel agent booked us to arrive at 2:45pm on...
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Florence and the Three Davids
No, it’s not a rock band. It’s Michelangelo's famous miracle-in-marble sculpture, the David, and there happens to be three of them scattered about the city of Florence. Let us introduce you ...The...
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Aperto/Chiuso: Opening Hours in Italian Time
That 24/7 thing we’ve come to take for granted here in the U.S.? Not so much in Italy. La dolce vita wouldn’t be quite so sweet if that were the case. Especially when such a large part of its charm...
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The Art of Tipping: When, How, and How Much
Tipping is the exception and not the rule in Italy. The Italians who perform a service, whether it’s waiting tables, driving a taxi, or being a porter take pride in their chosen profession. Unlike in...
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Unveiling the Secrets of Rome's Past
With all the renewed attention Rome is enjoying with Pope Francis, James Papandrea's most recent outing "Rome — A Pilgrim's Guide to the Eternal City" comes at a providentially opportune time. The...
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Planning a Family Reunion at a Tuscan Villa
A reunion necessitates a lot of planning. Organizing the travel, accommodations, transportation, and activities while keeping everyone happy is always a challenge of the first order. Thankfully, with...
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