The Fear of Speaking Italian and being judged
When you start studying a foreign language and you begin to speak there is mixture of excitement, doubt and hesitation. All at once. But…
July 1, 2026
Why a Little Italian Goes a Long Way
Ciao Italophiles! Salvatore here and today I would like to share with you how even a little Italian can help you enjoy your trip…
June 15, 2026
Falling in Love With Bologna: Italy Unpacked
Years ago I watched an episode of of the TV show Italy Unpacked that was hosted by Giorgio Locatelli and Andrew Graham-Dixon. The episode…
June 8, 2026
Torino, Before Everyone Found It
I did not expect to return to Torino. And yet I did, twice within 8 months! There was something about that city that hooked…
May 26, 2026
The Book I Found in Assisi which led me to Sicily
It started in a bookstore in Assisi. I was just wandering around and ended up in a bookstore at the town’s main piazza. And…
May 12, 2026
The Hidden Connection Between Rome and Shimla
Two cities that occupy two completely different corners of my heart: Shimla, my hometown in Himachal Pradesh, and Rome, the first Italian city I…
January 8, 2026
The Italophilia Podcast- a space for Italy lovers
Ciao! I’m so happy to finally share something I’ve been working on quietly for a while – my very own podcast- The Italophilia Podcast.…
December 2, 2025
Slow Travel with Dolomiti Horizons
I am excited to collaborate with Dolomiti Horizons to know and understand more about the Italian region of Trentino Alto Adige! Dolomiti Horizons is…
August 22, 2025
7 Dishes Inspector Montalbano Would Approve Of
If you’ve ever watched Commissario Montalbano, you know it’s not just about solving crimes on the Sicilian coast. It’s a show about life and…
August 18, 2025
Why Orvieto Deserves More Hype (And Why I’d Return)
Orvieto wasn’t part of the plan. It never really is, is it? While most visitors chase the Tuscan light or the Roman ruins, this…
July 6, 2025