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[Italian Phrases] Ci prendiamo un caffè?

06/16/2016

Ci prendiamo un caffè? The Italian coffee culture hidden behind a phrase

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What do you think when you think of Italy? 

Well, pizza, probably. Beautiful monuments, clear blue sea, heaps of pasta, maybe. But there is something else that is deeply rooted in Italian culture, just like pizza and pasta: it’s coffee, il caffè! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Italian culture, Italian language 3 Comments

10 contemporary Italian novels you should read this summer

06/09/2016

10 contemporary Italian novels you should read this summer

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Summer is definitely a great time for reading. 

You probably are going on holiday for a few days and have more free time than usual. There might be long days at the beach or some time spent in a cabin in the woods. Even if you are staying at home, this summer, I am sure that everything will be a tad more relaxed and you’ll be looking for some good books to read.

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Filed Under: Books about Italy 24 Comments

How to visit Rome in one day

06/02/2016

How to visit Rome in one day

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After many chats with students and tourists, I realized that many people coming to Italy visit Rome just for one day. 

Let me just say that I think this is a real pity, as it would be really great to spend at least three days in the city, enjoying the incredible atmosphere of the place and the breathtaking sunsets that Rome uses to charm people and conquer them for life, and just endlessly wandering around the city streets – possibly my favorite thing to do there.

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10 things you need to know before going to Italy for your holidays

05/19/2016

10 things you need to know before going to Italy

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Are you planning your trip to Italy?

It’s almost summer. If you are lucky you are ready to pack your bags and jump on a flight to lovely Italia. Maybe you have been dreaming about it for a while and your dream is finally coming true.

[Read more…]

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Polyglot Gathering Berlin 2016

05/12/2016

Polyglot Gathering Berlin 2016: my experience and what I learned at this amazing event

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If you love learning languages, you should go to the Polyglot Gathering at least once in your life.

But I have the feeling that, if you go once, you can’t help but go there again. And again. At least, that’s the feeling I have after being there for the first time this year.

[Read more…]

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My name is Cinzia and Italy is the place I call home.

Books feed my soul, music fills my days and travelling makes my life richer. I am a day dreamer, tireless walker and believer in the power of little things.

I’ve created Instantly Italy to take you to Italy with me and explore together this crazy but “oh so lovely” country. Read More…

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