Clock Towers in Italy
17 Mar 2012

Clock Towers in Italy

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Almost every town in Italy has a clock tower and in many cases these tall monuments become landmarks of those  towns. In some cases they are tourist attractions and visitors line up to climb to the top to take advantage … Continued

Clotheslines and Laundry in Italy
18 Feb 2012

Clotheslines and Laundry in Italy

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  Some of my favorite scenes in Italy are those where the laundry is hanging on the line just outside the house. This is a way of life for most people in Italy, and the visual really depicts the culture … Continued

Another Transportation Strike in Italy
6 Sep 2011

Another Transportation Strike in Italy

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Today there was another strike affecting public transportation in Italy. This was in protest of the Italian government’s position on a $63 billion austerity program, which has been met with much controversy. Organized by the labor unions, strikes or scioperi … Continued

Mammoni – Mamma’s Boys in Italy
17 Aug 2011

Mammoni – Mamma’s Boys in Italy

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Mammoni, Mamma’s boy, is a term applied to single Italian men who are still living at home with their mothers.  Many of these men are professionals with jobs. This is actually a common way of life in Italy, and more … Continued

Caltagirone in Sicily-A Photo Montage
14 Aug 2011

Caltagirone in Sicily-A Photo Montage

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL | 2

Since I have been back home I have stayed busy writing travel articles on different places I visited in Italy, and it makes me feel as though I am there again! Caltagirone will always be one of my most memorable … Continued

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