The Italian Way of Life
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Immerse yourself in the Italian Way of Life. Explore Italian culture, cuisine & travel.
Joined April 2009
🇮🇹 Live Italy like a local. FREE guide: 135 essential phrases + daily Italian culture & insider tips. Link 👇
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🌊 Taste the sea with every bite of this refreshing octopus salad. 🐙✨🇮🇹
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Italian Word of the Day 🇮🇹.💬Ventata (ven-TAH-tah) - Gust of wind.📖Una ventata fresca ha portato sollievo. 👉A cool gust brought relief. 💡Coastal Italian cities benefit from regular "ventate" from the sea, which naturally air-condition the streets and piazzas during hot summer
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Happy International Friendship Day! ."Chi trova un amico, trova un tesoro." 🇮🇹❤️.Friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts—timeless, comforting, and full of joy 🥰 #FriendshipDay2025
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Esselunga run… because even errands are prettier in Italy! 🛒🇮🇹
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Little bundles of joy from Bologna — tortellini, lovingly filled and perfect in every bite. 🥟❤️ m #Bologna #Tortellini
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Italian Word of the Day 🇮🇹.💬Dissetare (dis-seh-TAH-reh) - To quench thirst.📖Quest'acqua fresca mi ha dissetato. 👉This cool water quenched my thirst. 💡 Italy has thousands of public fountains called "nasoni" in Rome or "fontanelle" elsewhere, where people can dissetare
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A glass of Vin Santo and crunchy cantuccini for dipping. Simple, sweet, and timeless. 🍷🍪 🇮🇹#VinSanto #Cantuccini
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Fresh, light, and oh-so Italian… indulge in the beauty of Carpaccio. 🌿🥩
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Italian Word of the Day 🇮🇹.💬Refrigerare (reh-free-jeh-RAH-reh) - To cool or refrigerate.📖Devo refrigerare questa bevanda. 👉I need to cool this drink.💡 Before modern refrigeration, Italians used natural caves, cellars, or "ghiacciaie" (ice houses) to keep food and drinks cool
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In the Basilica of San Petronio, Bologna, this statue of the Virgin Mary radiates grace. Tota Pulchra Es Maria — “You are all beautiful, Mary.” 🌸🙏🇮🇹
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Italian Word of the Day 🇮🇹.💬Tintarella (teen-tah-REH-lah) - Suntan.📖Sta prendendo la tintarella in giardino. 👉She's getting a tan in the garden. 💡 This playful word comes from "tinta" (tint) with a diminutive ending, reflecting the Italian approach to beauty and self-care
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This striking statue I Giganti della Strada (The Giants of the Road), honoring truck drivers and symbolizing their strength and dedication. You’ll find it near the Borgo Panigale exit in Bologna 🇮🇹❤️🚚 #IGigantiDellaStrada #RoadsideArt
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🧡 Crispy on the outside, cheesy and savory on the inside—say hello to Arancini, Sicily’s favorite snack! 🇮🇹✨
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Italian Word of the Day 🇮🇹.💬Immergere (eem-MEHR-jeh-reh) - To immerse or submerge.📖Mi piace immergere i piedi nell'acqua fresca. 👉I like to immerse my feet in cool water. 💡 This verb is often used metaphorically in Italian to describe being deeply absorbed in something, like
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Buongiorno 🇮🇹❤️ Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca in Bologna 🙏
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Red rooftops, ancient towers, and endless charm—Bologna, sempre bellissima 🇮🇹❤️
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Italian Word of the Day 🇮🇹.💬Lettino (leh-TEE-noh) - Deck chair or lounge chair.📖Mi sdraio sul lettino a leggere. 👉I'm lying on the deck chair reading. 💡Italian beach establishments (stabilimenti balneari) are known for their comfortable lettini, often with soft cushions and
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