Aglio e Scalogno

Aglio e Scalogno
Aglio e Scalogno: Garlic and Shallots at the Christmas Market in Florence

Friday, March 12, 2010

Italian Hand Gestures - Watch and Learn!

You will undoubtedly see these gestures throughout your trip(s) to Italy.  Do you know what they all mean?  Watch and Learn!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0n4Vw6twKo&feature=related

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Be Safe - Carry Essentials in a Wrist Wallet !

For an investment of just fifteen dollars, you can put your mind at ease while traveling in Italy.  You can put your credit cards and Euros in this cool wrist wallet, available on the Sprigs website (http://www.sprigsville.com/banjees/index.html) and at other places on-line and in stores.  No thief is even going to know what this is, let alone try to rip it off your wrist.  It avoids having to dig into your purse all the time, and it allows you to carry non-essentials only in your purse (umbrella, guide books, maps, water bottle, spare camera batteries, etc.), assuming your have your passport in an ankle or waist wallet, that is.  I would NEVER put my passport in my purse, by the way - NEVER EVER!  More on passport safety in a future post...  Just thought I'd spread the word about these awesome wrist wallets.  I absolutely loved using mine on this most recent trip to Italia.

Don't Just Dream It - Do It ! Let us take you on a tour of a lifetime!

Don't Just Dream It - Do It !   Let us take you on a tour of a lifetime!
L to R: Marybeth, Giuliana (owner/founder) Steve (filmmaker)

Giuliana, owner of La Contadina Travels and Tours

Giuliana, owner of La Contadina Travels and Tours
Giuliana, on the right, leading a tour in Umbria

Steven Robert McCurdy, documentary filmmaker and my fellow tour guide

Steven Robert McCurdy, documentary filmmaker and my fellow tour guide
Steve taking a self-portrait in Italy

Another self-portrait of Steve, who is co-leading the tour with me

Another self-portrait of Steve, who is co-leading the tour with me

Italian Club of Salt Lake

If you're in Utah or coming for a visit and are interested in events related to Italian culture, music, or food, check the Italian Club of Salt Lake (ICSL) website for information: www.italianclubofsaltlake.com .

The ICSL also offers wonderful Italian language classes in a fun and comfortable setting at Raw Bean Cafe', at 611 South West Temple (great access off I-15). I'm the coordinator of the classes as well as a student, and believe me, the classes are great!