Monthly Archives: November 2014

How to be an Italian

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Gina Mussio

While I’m always hesitant for such sweeping statements about an entire culture and ethnicity, if you’re interested in a sort of How To Be an Italian Guide for Dummies, this would be a good start.   Espresso is a way of … Continue reading →

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Photo Essay: The Balconies of Spello

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Gina Mussio

Like I mentioned before, I spent all of my time in Spello (which, unfortunately, wasn’t much) simply walking around, taking in the gray and pink brick, the beautiful staircases and, to my surprise, the even more beautiful balconies. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →

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Spello – The Most Beautiful Village in Italy

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Gina Mussio

We were in Verona visiting an art exhibit with some friends the first time I had ever heard of Spello. We were at a stand buying an easy-clean tablecloth. The man and his wife were basically retired when they decided … Continue reading →

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Snapshots of Gubbio

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Gina Mussio

Snapshots of Gubbio, Umbria: A glimpse of daily life in the oldest town in Umbria. Highlights include: 1. Fontana dei Matti Named the “Fountain of the Crazies,” it is a part of the “license of a nut.” Tradition says that whoever takes … Continue reading →

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