Years ago, when someone would ask me that question, I had a much different answer. Picking a favorite city was like asking me which flavor of gelato I like best. I can’t just pick one. However, that was before I made a life here, learned the language and began to find my groove. I completely … More My Favorite Italian City…
If you’ve ever been to Torino then you may have noticed our lovely porticoes. They are without a doubt, one of the reasons why Torino is so elegant and regal. While no other city comes close to Bologna (with almost 40 km), Torino has the second most porticoes with 18 kilometers. The oldest porticoes are found … More The porticoes of Torino
“Wondrous foods and goods” “It would be heaven to food shop here all the time!” “Average” “Cheap and good…but pay attention for pick pockets” “Intimidating” “foodie heaven” These are just some of the ways to describe Turin’s biggest and most famous market. Porto Palazzo is located near the historic city center and in Turin’s biggest … More City Markets: Porta Palazzo & Balon
Another school year has come and gone and as usual, the middle school and high school kids have all gathered to celebrate! It’s tradition. Go to the fountains at Piazza Castello and play. I remember the first time I saw the kids playing back in 2009. It was my first summer here and Carlo and … More Schools out for summer! 2016
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