Welcome to Italy—we’re open for business. That’s the message Allison Scola wants to share in this episode of The Italian American Podcast. With Coronavirus spreading throughout Italy and the world, we sit down with Scola, the founder, owner, and curator of Experience Sicily and the New York …
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Coronavirus, Concern Spread Throughout Italy
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has spread throughout the world, with cases first identified in China, killing thousands of people in its wake. As of February 29, more than 85,000 cases have been confirmed in 62 territories, of which 8,000 were considered serious. At least 2,900 deaths …
Forever Love: Italy’s Lucchetti d’Amore
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air-- especially on the bridges of Italy. Visitors to Italy may have seen “lucchetti d’amore” (love locks) placed on bridges and lampposts in cities such as Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Turin. The locks, meant to symbolize eternal love, are placed on the …