Say Cheese!
Of all the things this young bride and groom in Sicily thought their wedding day would be, I am guessing that the scene of a murder was not one of them. Just before heading to the church for their we... more...
Clouds Loom over St. Peters
In the middle of July, it is pretty much a guarantee that the weather in Rome will be sunny and blazing hot. This is why when the skies darken and a rainstorm happens upon us, it is a strange phenomen... more...
The Palio in Siena
Question: What Italian event would noted Italy travel writer Pauline Frormmer describe as “a combination of the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, and World War III?” Answer: Italy’s one ... more...
Vatican Gets Google Bombed?
According to an article published today by the Catholic News Agency, Vatican officials are perturbed by the fact that over the weekend, typing the word "Vatican" into a google search brought up the we... more...
Cinque Terre: A Hiker's Paradise
Over the past decade in Italy, I have heard the words "Cinque Terre" mispronounced in many ways, some of them appalling. Though no one can pronounce it, everyone wants to go there. One main reason i... more...
