Foundations of Italian pronunciation

On the first day of Italian 1 this semester at Butte Community College, I asked my students why they were studying Italian because I'm always curious about their primary motivation before we begin. ...

London: Swap This for That

London can be a hugely scary place. A massive (and I mean enormous) sprawling city in the south east of little ole England. One of the busiest cities in the world, with literally 1000’s of things...

The Top 5 Aeolian Islands You Must Visit

No trip to Sicily is complete without an adventure to the Aeolian Islands. Take a trip through time to our five favorite Aeolian Islands: The island of Stromboli is home to one of the most...

The Monsters' Tips for a Day Out at the Thorpe Park Resort

When you think about amusement parks, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For us, it's definitely riding the biggest, fastest and scariest roller coasters! And, if you're a thrill seeker, this...

5 Best Foods in the Italian Dolomites

No region of Europe offers dining opportunities quite like the Italian Dolomites. Whether it is in one of many michelin star rated restaurants, local farm to table restaurants, or in the alpine...

Phrasebook: Basic Italian for travel

These are a few key words and expressions that have come in very handy while travelling. Try to learn these -or the ones that most apply to your situation- when visiting Italy. The locals will...