Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Info about traditional Italian Easter, foods and drink, meals and recipes in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 19 MAY 2014)

Here are some links about traditional Italian Easter, foods and drink, meals and recipes in Italy:

BACKGROUND / INFORMATION
RECIPES
  • Favorite Italian Easter Recipes – "Natale con i tuoi, la Pasqua con chi vuoi -- "Christmas at home and Easter with whomever you wish" is an old Italian saying. However, people have a way of returning to the hearth, and Easter is an occasion for far-flung families to reunite around a well-set table, renewing the bonds that tie. Traditions vary greatly from place to place, and here are some of my favorite Italian Easter recipes." – By – Source: Found in the Italian Food section of About.com – "Featured Topics . . ."
  • Italian Easter – "La Festa di Pasqua" – "Italian Easter Recipes" – Source: Mangia Bene Pasta – "Chi mangia bene, vive bene - Who eats well, lives well" – "Your place for traditional Italian recipes"
  • Italian Easter Recipes – "Easter Recipes by our Italian Grandmas"  – "About Us" – Source: Cooking with Nonna™ – "Sharing Grandma's Italian recipes with the new generations"
  • X – ""  – ""– Source: X – ""
    TRADITIONS
    WHAT TO EAT
    VIDEO
    • Traditional Easter Pastries – "It's Easter Week and the bakery is bustling. See the traditional Italian Easter pastries that Buddy only makes once a year." – Cake Boss - Bios – Source: TLC – ""
    • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
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    The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

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    That's it for Wednesday, 26 March 2014: mercoledì, 26 marzo 2014

    Ciao, Ben

    Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

    Today’s quote is an Italian saying, author unknown.

    "Natale con i tuoi, la Pasqua con chi vuoi."
    "Christmas at home and Easter with whomever you wish."

    When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

    Going to Spain, read my new blog:     Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

    Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

    (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 19 MAY 2014)

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    Location: 52048 Montagnano Province of Arezzo, Italy

    Wednesday, March 19, 2014

    Info about road trips in Italy and beyond

    (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2014)

    Here are some link about road trips in Italy and beyond:

    ROAD TRIPS
    • ITALY
      • 7 Fabulous Italian Road Trips ... – "There are many, many reasons to go on Italian road trips. Italy is more than just the land of pizza and pasta, fast cars, high fashion, and Renaissance architecture. Italy is a wonderful country full of amazing sights, wonderful culture and fabulous people. Taking an Italian road trip is a great way to cram in as many of these experiences as you can. It is not a massive country, so on road trips in Italy you can cover a lot of ground in a reasonably short time. From coast to coast, north to south and east to west, here are 7 fabulous Italian road trips."  –  By Neecey Beresford – Source: Found in the Travel section of allwomenstalk – "About Us :)"
        • 31 Things to Do in Europe before You Die  – "I have set myself a major task in picking the 31 things to do in Europe before you die. 31 doesn’t even allow for one item per country, but I have thought about each one and whittled them down asI have set myself a major task in picking the 31 things to do in Europe before you die. 31 doesn’t even allow for one item per country, but I have thought about each one and whittled them down as best I can. From incredible landscapes to culture packed cities, historical attractions to modern wonders, adventures and gentle pursuits, here are 31 things to do in Europe before you die."
      • 10 Best Road Trips in Italy – 26 June 2012 – Story by: Mattie Bamman – Source: T + E aka TRAVEL + ESCAPE – "Travel Videos, Shows, Stories and Inspirations" – "About T+E"
      • Italy Road Trips – "Fantastic Roadtrips on Your Italian Campervan Holiday""  – ""  – "" – Source: Found in the Italy subsection of the Destinations section of motorhomeroadtrip.com – "Everything you need to know to plan the ultimate roadtrip"
      • Road Trip: Amalfi Coast, Italy – "The Costiera Amalfitana, or Amalfi Coast, is widely considered Italy's most scenic stretch of coastline, a landscape of towering bluffs, pastel-hued villages terraced into hillsides, precipitous corniche roads, luxuriant gardens, and expansive vistas over turquoise waters and green-swathed mountains. Deemed by UNESCO "an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, with exceptional cultural and natural scenic values," the coast was awarded a coveted spot on the World Heritage list in 1997." – "Text by Tim Jepson, adapted from National Geographic Traveler Italy (Third Edition)" – Source: Found in the Travel section of  NationalGeographic.com AKA National Geographic Society – "Inspiring People to Care About the Planet Since 1888"
      • Italy + Road trips – Source: Found in the Travel section of theguardian– "Latest news, spot and comment"
      • Italy by Car - The Ultimate Road Trip Down The Boot – Source: seeitalia.com – "Travel Italy - Italy Travel Guide, Vacations & Tourist Information"
      • X – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""
    DISCUSSIONS/FORUMS
        RELATED
        • USA
          • Ten (and a Half) Tips for Road Trips – "So many people fly everywhere these days that you might think the classic American road trip is a thing of the past. This is not actually the case. While it does seem that the "On the Road" experience of getting a car and just going for the sake of going is in decline, the statistics (and the number of cars all around you on the roads) prove that more Americans than ever are taking to the roads for vacations and family visits, albeit apparently for more frequent but shorter trips. And frankly, with airline customer care unquestionably in decline, many Americans would rather drive than fly." – Ed Hewit – Source: Found in Traveler's Ed subsection of THE  IndependentTraveler.com – "Real Travelers. Practical Advice."
        • TIPS
          • 15 ROAD TRIP TIPS – 15 May 2012 – Story by: Mattie Bamman – Source: T + E aka TRAVEL + ESCAPE – "Travel Videos, Shows, Stories and Inspirations" – "About T+E"
            • Avoiding 10 Road Trip Mistakes  – "Most road trip mishaps don’t end this badly! But it’s probably a good idea to let Mattie Bamman help you avoid making the 10 most common road trip mistakes." – 10 July 2012
          •  Road Trip – [multiple articles] – Source: Found in the Ideas section of TRAVEL + LEISURE – "World Travel Guides, Articles, and Information" 
          • X – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
          MISCELLANEOUS
          * = Blog entry has been updated.

           For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

          The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

          Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

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          Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 450+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

          Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

          That's it for Wednesday, 19 March 2014: mercoledì, 19 marzo 2014

          Ciao, Ben

          Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

          Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

          "Chi eon l' occhio vede, di cuor crede."
          "Seeing is believing." 

          When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

          Going to Spain, read my new blog:          Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

          Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

          (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2014)

          © Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2014, All Rights Reserved.
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          Location: 52048 Montagnano Arezzo, Italy

          Wednesday, March 12, 2014

          Info on things to know before you go to Italy

          (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 2 SEPTEMBER 2016)

          Here are some links on things to know before you go to Italy:

          THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO ITALY
          VIDEOS

          • Source: YouTubeIT – "Language: English • Country: Italy" 
            • 8 FACTS MOST AMERICANS DON'T KNOW ABOUT ITALY – "Did you know this facts about Italy?? Let me know with a comment!" – "THIS IS MY POINT OF VIEW. EVERYTHING COMES FROM MY EXPERIENCES AND MY KNOWLEDGE. I AM NOT AWARE OF WHAT CHANGED" – Published on Feb 24, 2016 – by: vvwonderland
            • 10 Important Things to Know Before Visiting Italy – "When visiting Italy for the first time, these are some of the most important things to know for your trip. My ten tips will make your vacation or holiday in Italy much easier and more enjoyable. Learn key phrases in Italian, when to expect to eat dinner, what to do when taking the train or bus that will make sure you don't get a €50 fine, and more." – Published on Apr 21, 2016 – by: Love and London
            • Italy -- Things You Need to Know Before You Go – "If this is your first time in Italy, there are a few things you need to know before you go that can make your visit the most enjoyable it can be." – Published on Mar 15, 2014  – by: TourItalyNow
            • Top 10 Facts About Italy – "Category: Entertainment" – Published on Aug 22, 2014  – by: AroundTheWorld
          • X – "" – ""  – "" – Source: X – ""

           MISCELLANEOUS

          [THIS SECTION WAS LAST UPDATED ON 5 AUGUST 2016.] 
          * = Blog entry has been updated
           For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

          The above links as of this date are / were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

          Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

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          Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 635+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.]

          Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

          That's it for Wednesday, 12 March 2014: mercoledi, 12 marzo 2014

          Ciao, Ben

          Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

          Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

          "Detto fatto."
          "No sooner said, than done."

          When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

          Going to Spain, read my new blog:           Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

          Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

          (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 2 SEPTEMBER 2016)

          © Benjamin H. Licodo, 2005 - 2016 All Rights Reserved.
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          Location: 52048 Montagnano Arezzo, Italy

          Wednesday, March 05, 2014

          Info on traveling with your tablet and/or other electrical devices to Italy and abroad

          (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 4 APRIL 2015)

          Here are some links about traveling with your tablet (including but not limited to vendors products from Apple, android, Intel-based, Windows or other vendor's) and/or other electrical devices to Italy and abroad:

          BACKGROUND / INFORMATION
          PLUG ADAPTERS / CONVERTERS
          QUESTIONS
          RELATED
          VIDEO
          MISCELLANEOUS
          * = Blog entry has been updated.

           For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using Google .

          The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

          Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

          NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

          Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over  500+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

          Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

          That's it for Wednesday, 5 March 2014: mercoledi, 5 marzo 2014

          Ciao, Ben

          Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy. 

          Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

          "Amicu ca non ti duna, parendi ca non ti mpresta, fuili comu la pesta."
          "Friend who won't give, relatives who won't lend you a hand, avoid them like the plague."

          When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

          Going to Spain, read my new blog:           Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

          Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

          (LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 4 APRIL 2015)

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