Parla Italian
Parla Italian Can we introduce you to a fun resource for building your Italian? Parla Italian have a neat concept. In small mouthfuls they give… Read More »Parla Italian
Culture
Puglia’s “dysfunctional” vaccine rollout
The cartoon featured on the front of the Saturday edition of Italy’s La Repubblica newspaper. “Respect the queue” orders the official. “I’m the cousin of… Read More »Puglia’s “dysfunctional” vaccine rollout
Puglia by cake | the Easter trinity
Puglia by cake | the Easter trinity Life in Puglia is seasonal. What we do, what we eat – and that includes cakes and pastries.… Read More »Puglia by cake | the Easter trinity
Easter in Puglia | La Processione dei Misteri
Easter in Puglia | the procession of the Mysteries Pasqua (Easter) is probably the most celebrated religious festival in Italy. During Holy Week the church… Read More »Easter in Puglia | La Processione dei Misteri
Ornellechiette – Puglia’s pasta tribute to Italian music legend
Ornellechiette – Puglia’s pasta tribute to Italian music legend In an exciting initiative Regione Puglia’s department for tourism and culture have announced the launch of… Read More »Ornellechiette – Puglia’s pasta tribute to Italian music legend
Legends of Puglia | Cristalda and Pizzomunno
Beauty and the Beast. Sleeping Beauty. Beauty and legend often coincide, the former inspiring the latter. Puglia is steeped in both. We are in Vieste, where beauty… Read More »Legends of Puglia | Cristalda and Pizzomunno
Puglia by cake | Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Father’s Day in Italy always falls on la festa di San Guiseppe – St. Joseph’s Day – 19 March. We celebrate with cakes of course. Zeppole di San… Read More »Puglia by cake | Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Grecale | I muri di casa
Puglia has a rich and ancient musical heritage. The musical legacy of the Salento and its Greek origins are particularly strong (in the Grecia Salentina southern… Read More »Grecale | I muri di casa
Bari and Lecce as seen by City Breaks Podcast
In Episode 9 of their City Break Ideas podcast, language teacher Marilyn Jones (with a wonderful voice) provides some inspiration for visiting Dubai, Kiev, Siena,… Read More »Bari and Lecce as seen by City Breaks Podcast
Christmas in Puglia | La Festa dell’Immacolata
Today is an Italian public holiday in celebration of the “Immacolata” – the Immaculate Conception. If you are scratching your head over the maths, fear… Read More »Christmas in Puglia | La Festa dell’Immacolata