Bittersweetness of Immigration
Twice an immigrant. Twice the bittersweetness. I grew up in the United States. I speak English, obviously. I missed the food, the familiarity, and most of all my family. But…I long for Italy. I miss speaking Italian. I took it so for granted. I never spoke it in the home, because why would I? I…
Keep readingColumbus Day – the true dark history
We think of Columbus Day as an American holiday. What is it really? Well, the origin of the holiday is much darker than how we celebrated it in past years. It all began with the Italian lynchings in 1891. The lynching of Italians in New Orleans was the largest single mass lynching in American history.…
Keep readingA Pizza is Born and a Gnome’s Nose Knows
There is no better pizza than pizza in the birthplace of pizza. I am speaking of Napoli here. Naples as called in English. But no. I refuse. Naples sounds like Nipples. And I know I am not alone. Don’t lie to me you all thought the same thing. So please for the love of God…
Keep readingTrevi Fontana
World famous for it’s beauty and legend, the fountain sits in the center of Rome and is visited by hundreds of people daily. According to legend, you can make wishes based on the fountain’s history. The first wish to return to Rome. The second, to find true love. The third, to marry said true love.…
Keep readingDaily Prompt
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. Honestly, I don’t hate being asked this I just never know how to answer. I get asked about everytime I meet someone new here in Sicily. It is always the same question and my answer never seems to be enough for them. Maybe it is…
Keep readingViewing Apartments in Italy
Google translate has helped me out significantly. I have the vocabulary to answer small talk, but not to ask if they are fixing the dry wall and how soon I can move in. So I rely on my Italian classes and google translate. I live in a small area, so I mostly walk to all…
Keep readingStep by Step: How to get dual citizenship in Italy from your ancestors
1. Determine if you are eligible for citizenship by decent. This could be a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent. The line needs to be unbroken and no one can have renounced their citizenship. They ideally should have never naturalized or applied for citizenship. 2. Gather all the documents. You will need copies of each person…
Keep readingUsing the Tram in Sicily
So let’s start off by stating, I think I accidentally rode it without paying the first time. As someone who speaks only conversational Italian in Italy, I am struggling. This brings me to simply attempt to copy people’s behaviors I see since I assume that is the correct way to do things. And now you…
Keep readingHow to get a US Passport
It is rather quite simple really. It is mostly just paperwork and then taking a picture. Then you wait and it comes in the mail. That is all. Step 1: Fill out the application form found here. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html Step 2: Apply at a post office or consulate of the country you want to visit. You…
Keep readingLiving in Italy after growing up as an Italian American
It is a weird phenomenon when you feel totally at home in a foreign country. If you are second or third generation immigrant that went to your family’s country, you may have experienced this too. I was raised Italian, except we only spoke English. So when I finally moved to Italy as an adult, I…
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