When traveling through Italy, part of the intrigue is the fashion that you see on the street, in cafes and restaurants, and on both men and women while riding on a Vespa, an art in itself. The fashion capital of Italy is Milan, and the fashion is like visiting a museum. The colors, patterns, textures you seeContinue reading “The Treasure of Fashion in Italy”
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Bocconotti – By far one of the most unique pastries in Italy – A traditional delight and a hidden treasure of Castel Frentano
Joanne Natale Spigonardo October 16, 2020 Castel Frentano is a spectacular rural town in the beautiful Abruzzese area of Italy. The town dates back to the 13th century and is surrounded by majestic mountains as well as the amazing Adriatic Sea. While these natural and historic wonders are hidden treasures of their own, the bocconottoContinue reading “Bocconotti – By far one of the most unique pastries in Italy – A traditional delight and a hidden treasure of Castel Frentano”
Gelato, a hidden treasure
What could be better than indulging in gelato for breakfast, lunch and dinner when in Rome? While on my first visit to Rome, I found love, in gelato! This is a treat I have never had in the United States, or if I did, it didn’t seem to come close. Could it be simply being in Rome madeContinue reading “Gelato, a hidden treasure”
The 900 Churches of Rome – Starting with the Church of the Gesu
By Joanne Natale Spigonardo On one of my trips to Rome, I was amazed to find 12 churches in a two-block radius. It was a beautiful October day, perfect for leisurely exploration. I though that if I took a full day that I could explore all of those 12 particular churches. I was looking toContinue reading “The 900 Churches of Rome – Starting with the Church of the Gesu”