Where Italians Go on Vacation

Someone asked on Frommer’s: “Where do Italians go on vacation?” The majority go to the beach. For at least a century, a seaside vacation has been considered healthful: during the Fascist period, ocean front “colonies” were built, where urban children could be sent to escape the grime of the cities. The month-long summer vacation is… Continue reading Where Italians Go on Vacation

Translating italia.it

The Italian government (just before it fell) launched with great fanfare italia.it, the country’s new tourism portal, along with a logo which: looks like the winner from an elementary school drawing competition is uncomfortably similar to the logo of Logitech in no way represents Italy includes a slogan ("Italy leaves a mark") which reminds me… Continue reading Translating italia.it

Campo Imperatore – Home of the Spaghetti Western

Looks kinda like Montana, doesn’t it? As a matter of fact, many “Spaghetti Westerns” were filmed here. The scenery comes complete with cattle, horses, and sheep, brought here to graze during the warm months. The latest movie to be filmed in Campo Imperatore is White Hell (Inferno Bianco), a low-budget horror Western, available on YouTube.… Continue reading Campo Imperatore – Home of the Spaghetti Western