Tag: Cicero Newsletter

How Do You Say Happy Hour In Italian? Aperitivo! Milan is known for many things…fashion, finance, industry, museums and universities. But the second largest city in Italy is also the capital of the Aperitivo.

Many countries have interesting traditions involving folklore, festivals and even living creatures, such as the running of the bulls in Spain. But come to Italy, and you will find the most unique of them all.

An Enchanted Castle That Is Egg-straordinary The power of magic and legend can influence the destiny of an entire city and its people. And so it was, in medieval times in Naples, where a prophecy involving an enchanted egg became a symbol to its citizens of protection against disaster.

On the island of Sardinia, where lively colors and bright festivities are the norm, a ritual of contrasting black and white can seem far from the original tempo of the city. Once a year around the time of Ash Wednesday, Sardinia becomes an island that is bursting with black and white painted faces, grotesque masks, […]

Lamborghini, Ferrari, Pagani, and Maserati….just the names of these manufacturers can leave any car lover salivating. The thought of seeing these cars, touching them, and witnessing just how they are made could drive any enthusiast up the wall. Motor Valley in Emilia Romagna is where these Italian cars and their history can be observed first-hand. […]

Whether it’s stone soup, chicken noodle, seven layer, or another, soup is a delicious dish that has been around since the beginning of time. When large amounts of food were limited in times past, it only seemed logical that you would mix everything together to make the leftover food extend further to feed more mouths. […]

Right in the heart of the beautiful Tuscan region, not far from Siena and only 9 Km from Montalcino, sits the impressive Sant’Antimo Abbey, a must-see for anyone visiting the area. According to a legend, the abbey was founded by Charlemagne in 781 AC after he fell ill nearby and prayed for deliverance. Even though […]

Folklore is a large part of Italy and even more so, in the Apulia region located in what is the heel of Italy’s “boot” shape. In this particular region, folk dances are very popular and have their roots in Ancient Greece. The “Pizzica” is a traditional dance popular throughout the Salentine peninsula along with the […]

Every year in the quaint and historic town of Spoleto, located in the Umbria region, one of the most important artistic festivals in the world takes place during the summer months: the “Festival dei Due Mondi,” or Festival of the Two Worlds. This exuberant event was first started in 1958 by composer Gian Carlo Menotti. […]

Many people reading this are probably already thinking about their next vacation. Visions of ancient cities, friendly people, and gorgeous landscapes dance before the eyes, and noses are already picking up phantom scents of true Italian cooking! If you are one of the many thinking about a trip to Italy this year, or beyond, I […]

CICERO No. 2 – Anno MMXII Travel Newsletter of Italy April 2012 – Vol. 3 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, Spring has arrived and with it the wish to discover and enjoy new places. The short winter days are now behind us and it’s the perfect time to think about travels and celebrate the season of blooming […]

CICERO No. 1 – Anno MMXII Travel Newsletter of Italy February 2012 – Vol. 3 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, As winter’s images are still vivid in our eyes and all our New Year’s resolutions for 2012 are fresh in our minds, I would like to wish you all the best for this New Year and tickle […]

CICERO No. 1 – Anno MMXI Travel Newsletter of Italy Maggio 2011 – Vol. 2 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, May is a time for magic, as the first real warmth of a promised summer begins, coaxing everyone to enjoy the outdoors. Italy is known for its museums, galleries and shopping, but have you ever considered the […]

CICERO No. 7 – Anno MMX Travel Newsletter of Italy Luglio 2010 – Vol. 1 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, At last … it is summer again! The sun shines on the Bel Paese and Italy shows itself in glory: The Tuscany hills are dramatic carpets of sunflowers; the Italian coastlines glitter with all the colours and […]

CICERO No. 5 / 6 – Anno MMX Travel newsletter of Italy Maggio/Giugno 2010 – Vol 1 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, Here we are with our monthly appointment, thanks to which I have the opportunity to talk you about my beloved Country.

CICERO No. 4 – Anno MMX Introduction of Italy Aprile 2010 – Vol. 1 Dear Trips2italy’s Friends, Welcome back to our newsletter! I would like to introduce you to a little, but delightful, region: Umbria, a peaceful land. Seldom included in the classical Italian tours, its beauty is sometimes underestimated due to its proximity to […]

CICERO No. 3 – Anno MMX Introduction of Italy Marzo 2010 – Vol. 1 Dear Trips2Italy’s Friends, Although winter’s images are yet vivid in our eyes, spring is slowly approaching and Italy is ready to welcome you with a variety of offers.

CICERO No. 2 – Anno MMX Introduction of Italy Febbraio 2010 – Vol. 1 Dear  Trips2Italy’s Friends, speaking about the month of February our thoughts immediately go to the most  amusing  event of the year: the Carnival. If Rio’s Carnival is  surely the most crazy among the Carnival all over the world, it is surely […]