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By: Joanne Natale Spigonardo August 27, 2021 When I think of Nusco, Province Avellino, I think about a jewel nestled in the past, untouched or spoiled by commercialism. It is located in Compania, in Southern Italy, and is east of Naples. Nusco, is my hometown, which I left as a five year old, many yearsContinue reading “Nusco – My Hometown”

By: Neil Garguilo      You can feel it in your bones.  It’s calling you.  A yearning inside your “being” builds up.  Once summer begins it slowly gets overwhelming.   And now it is back since the pandemic has been lifted.  Yes, it is Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast, O’Giglio e Paradiso and it ran fromContinue reading “AVE Maria -Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast – The Procession”

By Neil D. Garguilo     In my slice of Little Italy (aka Williamsburg, Brooklyn) in the 1960’s and 1970’s we had everything at our fingertips when it came to food.  Everything was in a 5 block radius from our homes and mostly was within 2 blocks.  Oh, and the food was so good…When you leave thisContinue reading “Italian Neighborhoods -A Taste of Paradise”

By Judy McMurtry May 15, 2021 My journey will begin in late August into early September to ensure that I am there to enjoy the Venice Film Festival, which is the oldest film festival in the world. Starting to make my dream a reality while flying over the great Atlantic Ocean in style and comfort,Continue reading “Join Me on My Dream Vacation to Italy”

By: Karen Titus – May 1, 2021 With the potential of return to travel and Europe loosening restrictions and opening borders, I am optimistically creating a trip to Sicily.  Sicily is easy to reach, you can connect through Europe to either Palermo or Catania and many carriers offer service year round. So what to do inContinue reading “Return to Travel”

By: Joanne Natale Spigonardo April 3, 2021 One of the fondest memories of my childhood is celebrating Easter with my family. On the day after Ash Wednesday, my Mother would start planning for the festivities. Lent was always observed diligently with no sweets to be consumed until Holy Saturday at noon. Her planning was trulyContinue reading “Italian Easter Traditions”

By: Linda Thatcher Raichle March 2021                                                                    In June 2019, we had the pleasure of spending 11 magical days cruising from Rome throughout the Mediterranean Sea including stops in Italy, Malta, Greece and Croatia. Anticipating our stops along the Italian coastline, we pre-arranged a small, private boat tour for ourselves and 2 other couples. OurContinue reading “Private Boat Tour to the Blue Grotto”

By: Karen Titus As there seems to be a little light that one day soon we will once again be able to travel, I started daydreaming of where I would want to go first. Of course, Italy is top of the list, and then wondered how could I make this trip different.  I have never hadContinue reading “Golfing in Italy”

By: Joanne Natale Spigonardo If you have ever been to Italy on International Women’s Day, you know that it is an extra special day in many ways.  Most regions celebrate women by honoring them with sweets and mostly with mimosa flowers, which are some of the first to bloom in Italy in the spring.  LandscapesContinue reading “International Women’s Day – A Hidden Treasure of Italy – March 8th”