Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Info about 2016 National Holiday Observances with some "Local Observances" in Italy

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NOTE AND OBSERVATION

It's important to note that travelers and visitors to Italy be aware of the Italian National Holiday Observances with some "Local Observances" because your travel plans may be affected. Some museums or places that you may want to go to may be closed or the public transportation system (trains, buses, trams, etc.) may be operating on a holiday or limited schedule. So you will need to rearrange your travel and plan accordingly.

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Here are some links about the 2016 National Holiday Observances with some "Local Observances" in Italy:
  1. January/gennaio
    • 1 - New Years Day (Capodanno)
    • 6 - Epiphany (Epifania AKA Three Kings' Day)
  2. February/febbraio
    • None
  3. March/marzo
    • 19 - Fathers Day  – "Celebrated on Saint Joseph's Day." – Not a public holiday.
    • 28 - Easter Sunday (Buona Pasqua)
    • 29 - Easter Monday AKA Lunedì dell'Angelo AKA Pasquetta (Little Easter)
  4. April/aprile
    • 25 - Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione)
    • 25 - Feast of St. Mark (Local only: Venice only)
    • 28 - Sardinia Day (Local only: Sardinia only)
  5. May/maggio
    • 1 - International Workers Day (Festa del Lavoro AKA Labor Day)
    • 10 - Mothers Day  – "2nd Sunday in May." – Not a public holiday.
  6. June/giugno
    • 2 - Founding of the Republic (Festa della Repubblica)
    • 24 - St. John the Baptist Day (Local only: Florence / Firenze; Genoa / Genova; Torino / Turin)
    • 29 - St. Peter and St. Paul's Day (Local only: Rome)
  7. July/luglio
    • 15 - St. Rosalia (Local only: Palermo)
  8. August/agosto
    • 15 - Assumption Day (Assunzione or Ferragosto)
  9. September/settembre
    • 19 - St. Gennaro's Day (Local only: Naples / Napoli)
  10. October/ottobre
    • 4 - St. Petronius (Local only: Bologna)
  11. November/novembre
    • 1 - All Saints Day (Ognissanti or Tutti i santi)
    • 3 - St. Giusto (Local only: Trieste)
  12. December/dicembre
    • 6 - St. Nichola (Local only: Bari)
    • 7 - St. Ambrogio's Day (Local only: Milan/Milano)
    • 8 - Immaculate Conception's day (Immacolata Concezione)
    • 25 - Christmas Day (Buon Natale)
    • 26 - St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano)
    • 31 - New Year's Eve – Not a public holiday.
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    • TBS
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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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Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year to one and all. Auguri e un Felice Anno Nuovo a tutti.

That's it for Wednesday, 30 December 2015: mercoledì, 30 dicembre 2015

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.

"Tutto è bene che riesce bene."
"All is well that ends well."

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: DD MONTH 2016)

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Info about, for or on strange and unusual homes in Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2015)

Here are some links about, for or on strange and unusual homes in Italy:
 
 INFORMATION
  • Unusual Homes In Italy: Part One – "John Bensalhia hunts down some unusual but brilliant properties that make for homes to live in or great property and business investments, part one of a two part series." – Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - 10:23 – John Bensalhia – "ABOUT US" – Source: italy magazine – "Everything Italy. Authentically Italian."
    • Unusual Homes In Italy: Part Two – "John Bensalhia hunts down some unusual but brilliant properties that make for homes to live in or great property and business investments, this is part two of a two part series, see part one here." – Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 11:45  – John Bensalhia
  • Trullo – "is a traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof. Their style of construction is specific to the Itria Valley, in the Murge area of the Italian region of Apulia. Trulli were generally constructed as temporary field shelters and storehouses or as permanent dwellings by small proprietors or agricultural labourers. In the town of Alberobello, in the province of Bari, whole districts are packed with trulli. The golden age of trulli was the 19th century, especially its final decades marked by the development of wine growing." – "About" – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages"
  • X  – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
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MISCELLANEOUS
  • SEE ALSO:
    • TBA
* = 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 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, 16 December 2015: mercoledi, 16 dicembre 2015

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 non risica non rosica."
"Nothing ventured nothing gained."

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 2015)

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Friday, December 04, 2015

Info about, for or on women travelers / bloggers / authors in and / or to Italy and beyond

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: XX MONTH 2015)

Here are some links about, for or on women travelers / bloggers / authors  in and /  or  to Italy and beyond:

 INFORMATION ABOUT, FOR OR ON WOMEN TRAVELERS / BLOGGERS / AUTHORS

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 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, 4 December 2015: mercoledi, 4 decembre 2015

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.

 "Nulla uova, buona nuova."
"No news is good news."

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 2015)

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Info about, for or on Italian culinary contributions

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Here are some links about, for or on Italian culinary contributions:

ITALIAN CULINARY CONTRIBUTIONS
ITALIAN CULINARY TRAINING
RELATED
  • GENERAL
  • ITALIAN COOKING SCHOOLS
    • IN ITALY
      • TBS
    • IN ITALY OR THE USA
      • Italian Cooking Schools In the U.S. or Italy – "The cuisine of Italy is one of the most celebrated and a popular favorite. Along with the French cuisine it is a foundation of modern Western cooking.  Italian cooking schools, here and abroad, offer an immersion into the cooking culture you just can’t get in a general culinary arts program" – "" – Source: CulinarySchools.org – "Welcome to the leading website in helping culinary students find a school and career path to fit their needs and aspirations. . ."
    • IN THE USA
      • TBS

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* = 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 550+ 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, 28 October 2015: mercoledì, 28 ottobre 2015

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 più sa, meno parla."
"He who knows most, talks least."

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.ygyg

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Info about. for or on resources for Italian proverbi / proverbs (sayings) with English translations

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Here are some links about, for or on resources for Italian proverbi / proverbs (sayings) with English translations:

RESOURCES
  • Italian phrases, words, mottos, and quotes in heraldry, art, and popular use" – "The Italian language is derived from the language of the Ancient Romans. Although Latin can never be surpassed as the language of wisdom, brevity and gravitas, Italian has its own charm and beauty. Italian quotes are often used in art and music. There are also many popular proverbs that are known in their vernacular versions used by the people who now occupy the Appenines. In some cases, the phrases below are given in their regional dialects. Please be sure to check any quote using multiple sources if you plan to use them for tattoos or otherwise displayed mottos!"  – "" – Source: In Rebus – ""
  • Italian Phrases – "Italian phrases, words, mottos, and quotes in heraldry, art, and popular use (with translations)" – Source: Found under the "Links, friends, sponsors, secondary pages" in the Italian phrases, words and sayings section within the In Rebus – "Latin language and its vicinities. Latin quotes, sayings, aphorisms, book reviews, Latin motto generator, ideas for personalized engravings." 
  • Italian Proverbs – " The Italian language is as much a delight to learn as is the country's culture and cuisine. Go through these proverbs and sayings to get better acquainted with the mellifluous Italian language." – "About Buzzle" – Source: Buzzle™ – "Topics" – "Browse the topics list below to find interesting content on various subjects. The A to Z list will help you locate topics that interest you. Each topic page has a collection of all the articles published on the subject on Buzzle.com along with a list of related topics"
  • Italian Proverbs in Italian and English – "The Italian proverbs below are furnished with quite literal renderings, and at times with English equivalents. Now and then a "stray saying" is found too, like "Benché la volpe corra, i pallottoli hanno le ale. "Though the fox runs, the bullets have wings." The very few exploring sayings of such a kind are marked off to separate them from the Italian proverbs - there are about 320 of them. - TK" – by Tormod Kinnes, MPhil – "About" – Source: The Gold Scales – "" – In English, German, Norwegian
  • Italian Wall Quotes and Decals – "Create an interesting décor for your home or business through our Italian wall decals. Italian lifestyle equates to a rich culture of romance, great food and close-knit family and friends. Aside from the richness of culture, Italian quotes, sayings and proverbs are so popular around the world since the language can convey strong and complex emotions like no other making it one of the many romance languages widely spoken in Europe." – Source: wisedecor – "Decorative Wall Lettering to Personalize Your World" – "Personalize your decor instantly with your favorite wall letters, words, quotes & decals" 
  • TUTORINO (PROVERBS) – "" – "" – Source: tutorino.ca – "Learn Italian in Toronto, Private Lessons, Tutors, Tutoring, One-on-one or Semi-private Learning"
  • 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.

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

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 550+ 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, 21 October 2015: mercoledi, 21 otttobre 2015

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.

"Dove l’oro parla, ogni lingua tace."
"Where gold speaks, every tongue is silent."

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 2015)

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