UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy

Italy holds the record for the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world. There are currently 55 UNESCO sites in Italy — 50 cultural and 5 natural — and many others are under consideration (INCLUDING BOLOGNA “PORTICOES”: https://www.ilrestodelcarlino.it/bologna/cronaca/portici-patrimonio-unesco-1.5395617) UNESCO’s heritage lists provide context to a country’s history and traditions. Many travelers, including myself, use UNESCO’sContinue reading “UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy”

How to learn Italian in Italy?

Today I want to share an article written in Spain (by a great friend Spanish school Estudio Sampere) … but easily adapted to Italy The same tips are applieble anywhere you would study, including Italy Are you living in Italy, wondering: how can I take advantage of this experience? How can I make the mostContinue reading “How to learn Italian in Italy?”

ST Star Awards finalists revealed

Published on 31/07/20 The finalists of the StudyTravel Star Awards 2020 have been announced, celebrating the international education industry across a range of categories for agents, educators and service providers. Voting for the unique, partner-nominated industry awards took place between February and April this year, with agents selecting school partners that delivered the most outstandingContinue reading “ST Star Awards finalists revealed”

Ryanair to resume Italy flights on 1 July

Low-cost airline to offer daily flights to around a dozen Italian airports from July. Ryanair is to resume daily flights to “key holiday airports” in Italy, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Portugal from 1 July, from destinations in Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and the UK. The Irish carrier, Europe’s largest low-fare airline, announced the newsContinue reading “Ryanair to resume Italy flights on 1 July”

How do I choose my language school?

Everyone knows that the best place to learn a language is where it is spoken by native people Have you already decided where to study Italian? Ask yourself some questions How do I choose my language school? Is there the perfect recipe for learning the Italian language? There is no magic wand or shortcut butContinue reading “How do I choose my language school?”

6 tips to learn or improve a foreign language

Maybe you need to learn a language so you can speak it on an upcoming trip. Or so you can take on new job responsibilities. Or so you can read your favorite novel in the language it was first written in. Or you would like to spend time studying at a university outside, or trying an exam to access aContinue reading “6 tips to learn or improve a foreign language”

Why Bologna should be the next place you visit in Italy

Often neglected on travel itineraries in favour of Italy’s more famous hotspots, Bologna has plenty to offer tourists, from food to art to hidden secrets. Here are nine reasons you should visit at least once in your lifetime. 1. The food Bologna is known as ‘la dotta, la rossa e la grassa’ – that’s ‘theContinue reading “Why Bologna should be the next place you visit in Italy”

The red, the fat, and the learned: The story behind Bologna’s curious nicknames

Bologna, the capital of Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region, has three curious nicknames: the red, the fat, and the learned. Contributor Dina Caruso explores the story behind each one. Bologna, the capital city of Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna, often doesn’t make it onto tourist itineraries, but after a year studying here, I can’t imagine livingContinue reading “The red, the fat, and the learned: The story behind Bologna’s curious nicknames”

Bologna, meravigiosamente unica

In questa puntata di Marco Polo Tv, potete seguire lo speciale dedicato al capoluogo Emiliano, negli ultimi 5 anni scelto come una delle destinazioni preferite dei turisti enogastronomici e culturali di tutto il mondo: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1310513939145014 Check this special video dedicated to Bologna, capital of the Emilia Romagna Region, choosen as a major tourist destination forContinue reading “Bologna, meravigiosamente unica”

Food in Bologna: Quintessential Must-Eat Bologna Food in Italy’s Culinary City

Think of Italy and you immediately think of the food, am I right? Food is so much a part of Italy’s culture, and each region’s unique specialties are worthy of their own place on any foodie’s Italian bucket list when you eat it at the source — whether it’s pizza in Naples, pesto in Liguria,Continue reading “Food in Bologna: Quintessential Must-Eat Bologna Food in Italy’s Culinary City”