Photos of Italy - Italiansrus.com
Home Advertise Articles Email Forum News Store

Resources
Art, Cuisine, Famous Italians, Festivals, Folklore, Genealogy, Holidays, Hotels, Photos, Real Estate, Sports, Travel and More

Guides
  • Buying Property Guide
  • City/Island Guides
  • Inheritance Guide
  • Regional Guides
    Surname Collection
    Add your name to the collection.
    Recipes
    Authentic Italian recipes for you to enjoy.
    Photo Galleries
    Enjoy photos of Italy, wine making & more.
    Proverbi
    Proverbs in Italian & English.
    Our Paesani
    Weekly column dedicated to today's Italy.
    by Francesca Di Meglio

    Italian Memories
    Articles on growing up Italian.
    by Cookie Curci

    Una Mamma Italiana
    Articles for Italian mammas.
    by Tiffany Longo

    Learn Italian
    English-Italian guides
    Spanish-Italian guides.

    Molto Italiano
    Sign up for our FREE newsletter.
    Trivia
    Test your knowledge of Italy.
  • Prepare for Summer Italian Style
    Our Paesani

    by Francesca Di Meglio

    MAY 29, 2005 - Americans celebrated the unofficial start to summer last weekend. But nobody does summer like the Italians, who are known for taking off work for the entire month of August. Now, that's what I call the lazy, hazy days! Just because summer is practically underway doesn't necessarily mean that you're ready for it. Maybe you can take your cues from Italy - and get prepped for fun in the sun. Here are some things Italians are doing to get into gear for the hot season:

    Get beach ready. The 17th Annual Rimini Fitness Festival in the Italian seaside resort of the same name kicked off yesterday. An estimated 500,000 people are expected to turn out for the latest and greatest in exercise equipment and programs from May 28 to June 5. For starters, Italy's Technogym will present Cardio Wave, a treadmill that aims at getting your butt in shape. Masala bhangra, an aerobic dance workout from India that burns 500 calories per hour, is being billed as another highlight. Past festivals have included wall climbing, massive aerobics classes, and rowing demonstrations. But the main feature is the International Kiss Event, an underwater kissing contest that will be held in a transparent, heart-shaped pool. Of course, that gets Italians warmed up for their favorite exercise of all. Wink, wink!

    Rediscover puppy love. CNN reports that Italians abandon 150,000 dogs and 200,000 cats annually. To thwart pet owners from sending their four-legged loved ones onto the street during summer vacations, Touring Club Italiano is putting out a guide, which will be available in Italian bookstores on June 9, to recommend pet-friendly hotels and restaurants. The book will feature which places offer homemade dog food or make vet services readily available. Parliament has also recently passed a law to slap those who abandon their pets with a 10,000 euro fine. The solution to the problem: Italians need to treat their dogs and cats like one of the family. And take good care of them.

    Plan your trip. Italians head to the beach or the mountains - and live life to the fullest during the summer. If you don't want to be left out, you can pack your bags and hop aboard a flight to the motherland. In fact, EuroFly, an Italian based discount airline, is offering non-stop flights from New York's JFK Airport to Napoli, Palermo and Bologna starting on June 14. Ticket prices start at a very affordable 349 euro. The offer ends when the summer does. But wouldn't it be great if Eurofly provided direct flights year round?

    Eat up. Even when Italians do nothing but relax, they manage to find time to cook and eat. The summer is the perfect time to try out those Italian recipes - from a caprese salad with juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil to homemade pizza on the grill. For great barbecue tips, pick up a copy of The Italian Grill by award-winning chef Micol Negrin. Of course, you can always check with Nonna for authentic recipes, too!

    Share

    Follow Us
    find-us-on-facebook-logo

    Featured Item

    ASPWoodWorks

    Buy Now on Etsy


    American Grown With Italian Roots

    Buy Now

    American Grown
    With Italian Roots
    Shirts & Novelties


    Partner Links

    Shops/Stores

    Italiansrus Gear
    Proudly display the colors of Italy with these great products.

    Speak Italian? Speak it better! Subscribe to Tutto italiano Today!

    FORZIERI.com
    The world largest online retailer for Premium Italian Fashions.


    | Home | Email | Forum | Newsletter |

    Copyright © 1998-2024 Anthony Parente. All rights reserved.