April 25, do you know that today is a national holiday in Italy?

Today it is April 25, and in Italy we celebrate the memory of the end of WWII (april 24 1945) in our nation and moreover the end of nazi occupation of our country. Did you know that? And what is your...

Have you ever visited the Aran Islands? Or do you live there? What do

I am italian and I visited Inishmore in 1997 during my honeymoon. Me and my wife we rent a couple of bicycles and we discovered the astonishing beauty of that island. Have you ever visited the Aran...

Do you know who Giuseppe Garbaldi was?

Hi all, I am italian and one of our nation's hero is Giuseppe Garibaldi. I admire this man that was known as "the two worlds hero" as he fought for freeedom in South America and in Italy. During the...

Have you ever visited Siracusa? What do you think about it?

Hi all, I live in Siracusa, Sicily, a town that has a long history and a lot of beautiful things to visit and discovery: the ancient Greek Theater, The Roman Amphitheater, the baroque part of the...

Patrick O' Brian books: what is your favourite one and why?

Hi all... Did anybody read Patrick O' Brian books concerning the adventures of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin? I love those books: I am italian and until today only a part of the complete cycle has...