11 Jul 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Italian itineraries

Italian is the fourth most studied language in the world. Of the over 7,000 known living languages only 3 have more students than those that study Italian. The fellow European tongues of English, Spanish and French take the top three spots.

So why is the Italian language so popular one might ask? What is the draw that keeps the 19th most spoken language at the top of the 'To Learn' list? Mirko Tavosania, director of ICoN believes it has to do with inherent qualities of the language itself.

04 Jul 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Italian itineraries

Italy is a great country to visit. It is a land abundantly blessed with stunning landscapes, golden sand beaches, great climate, a vibrant culture, a host of palatable cuisines, classic wines, and everything else you can dream of in a European destination.

However, this great experience can easily be ruined by small issues that you probably didn’t know about. Here are a few simple mistakes that can easily mess up your vacation in Italy:

27 Jun 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Italian itineraries

You Say You Want to Visit Italy? Here Is a List of the Best Summer and Travel Apps for Vacationing in Italy.

Italy. It’s been featured in movies, books, and even music! Ask anyone and they will tell you that it is on their list of the top ten places to visit.

You can find history in Italy. You can find great dining in Italy. And you can even find love in Italy. Once you visit this beautiful country, you’ll want to revisit again and again. Vacationing in Italy is fun and exciting.

20 Jun 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Events, Italian itineraries

If you are a great fan of sun, sand, food, and fun, then visit Italy during summer.

Summer in Italy provides bright sunshine, beautiful sandy beaches, delicious summer cuisines, and a host of summer festivals, outdoor concerts.

Summer weather in Italy is however quite hot with temperatures in some regions hitting 100 degrees. The evenings are also pleasantly warm. Most Italians usually take refuge from the daylight heat at the beaches or the mountains where it is relatively cooler.

17 Jun 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Italian itineraries
When you think about Italy, most people instinctively picture renowned places such as Rome, the Coliseum, the ever Leaning Tower of Pisa; or dishes such as spaghetti, gelato, risotto, and pizza.

While these are all beautiful and delicious Italian staples, there are other places and foods in Italy that are just as wonderful and scrumptious as these.

Case in point: Liguria on the Italian Riviera. Located in the little northern arch of Italy (in other words: above the knee area of the boot!), Liguria is famous for many things.