Pettole – Puglia’s Christmas tradition
Pettole, deep fried dough balls, are a Christmas tradition in Puglia. Prepared and eaten during the festive period, pettole can be sweet or savoury. The dough… Read More »Pettole – Puglia’s Christmas tradition
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Parli Italiano? Do you speak Italian?
Italian is a beautiful language. It sings to you, and it is fun to attempt speaking it back. Trying a few words in Italian when… Read More »Parli Italiano? Do you speak Italian?
Understanding Italy #2
Italy is such a delightful place to live in if you happen to be a man. – E. M. Forster, Where Angels Fear to Tread,… Read More »Understanding Italy #2
For the best pizza in Puglia go to Lecce – and that’s official!
The 3rd annual Italian Pizza Awards, the Oscars of the pizza world, took place in Rome last month. A jury of around 200 food and… Read More »For the best pizza in Puglia go to Lecce – and that’s official!
La Fòcara
picture from www.visititaly.eu In January, Novoli celebrates “the days of fire” with the huge awe-inspiring bonfire of the Fòcara, as part of a festival dedicated… Read More »La Fòcara
Salento Pride 2020
The next Salento Pride – on 20 June 2020 – will take place in Brindisi, switching destination from Gallipoli where it has taken place since… Read More »Salento Pride 2020
Italian attitudes to LGBTQ+ people
The 2019 edition of the OECD’s (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Society at a Glance survey examines trends in social well-being across the OECD.… Read More »Italian attitudes to LGBTQ+ people
Food, glorious food
Without a doubt, eating in Italy is a highlight of visiting or living here. Italians are passionate about their cuisine. Indeed, there is a close… Read More »Food, glorious food
LGBTQ+ travel index 2019
Sweden has been named the most LGBT-friendly country in the world for travellers according to new research into gay rights in 150 countries. The UK… Read More »LGBTQ+ travel index 2019
Understanding Italy #1
No one knows for sure how many laws there are in Italy. The government declared, after a clear out by the “Minister for Simplification”, that… Read More »Understanding Italy #1