Shoe lovers from all over the world travel to Florence to learn the art of shoemaking. After all, where is the best place to learn how to make shoes if not Italy, the homeland of Ferragamo, Gucci, Tod’s and Prada? (Click here for “Top Ten Italian Shoemakers”) Florence is famed for its handcrafts and fashion […]
Sardinia is a striking island with ancient history and pristine nature. Today we will be exploring these features in three of its beautiful historic cities: Alghero, Cagliari and Olbia. Are you in Catalunya? No, it’s Alghero! Alghero is the only place in Italy where the Catalan language is co-official. It was introduced in 1353 when
Tropea is a small town in the province of Vibo Valentia in Calabria, the region that looks like Italy’s “toe”. Why is Tropea a great destination where to learn Italian while on holiday? Let’s find out! This enchanting seaside resort boasts impressive beaches and a turquoise coastline known as Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods). The
The lovely town of Todi is nestled in Umbria’s gentle countryside, a short drive away from the region’s most important cities – such as Perugia, Assisi, Spello, Orvieto and Gubbio. According to an ancient local legend, Todi was founded by the Veii-Umbri tribe in a place indicated by an eagle: the bird stole their tablecloth
Florence has been the world’s capital of arts and handcrafts for centuries, and offers the perfect environment where to join courses of ancient processes and techniques. If you are interested in antique printmaking, you should not miss out on the chalcography and xylography courses offered in Florence by Studiainitalia, specialized in creative tourism and language
