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Italian: the language of love

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Spring or Autumn: which is best time to visit Toscana?

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Mezza Italiana - a beautiful book.

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Just finished reading Mezza Italiana by Zoe Boccabella and would recommend it to anyone. It's beautifully written, a true labour of love I'd imagine. I found it very moving in parts, and, as a child…Continue

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The Grand Tour - well worth watching.

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On the weekend I viewed this TV series, The Grand Tour, on DVD (available from Council libraries if you live in Brisbane). The series, produced by the BBC, gives a wonderful insight into how Italian…Continue

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Thanks Gary!. My favourite is the one you mention - 'Tesoro' / Darling or Treasure, Tesoro mio / My treasure

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Ciao Gary - che belli sentimenti--sei proprio un romantico!

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Italian: the language of love

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Italian: the language of love

One of the reasons why I started learning the Italian language was because I loved the musicality of it. When you listen to it, you can appreciate why Italians use their hands when they talk. It’s a lingo that requires – no, demands – movement.And nowhere is it more beautiful sounding than in words and expressions of love.In English we call our loved ones 'darling', 'sweetheart' and 'love', which are all very nice, but they sound mundane compared to their Italian equivalent: ‘tesoro/a’…See More

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How one man and his wife relocated to Venice http://ning.it/zysyTh

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Liana replied to Gary Chow's discussion 'Spring or Autumn: which is best time to visit Toscana?'

Hi Gary, I have been in Italy in May and in September. In May, you can get warm weather, which can be a positive depending on what you prefer. It is still low season, so not as expensive and less tourists. And of course in Tuscany you will see the…

Jan 19

Spring or Autumn: which is best time to visit Toscana?

Hello PeepsI've planned to travel to Tuscany and Umbria this coming April for an 8 week jaunt.However, something has happened in my life that has made me consider postponing my trip to late September.I am still undecided.So a big question: what's the better time of year to go to Tuscany: Spring or Autumn?See More

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Gary Chow commented on Marianna's blog post '"Has travelling changed your life?"'

I would say travelling has changed my life. When I was in my mid-twenties, I ditched my job, left a relationship, and hit the road for 20 months. I went first to the States, then to Canada, across to Europe, North Africa and finally home. I had so…

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Ciao Gary, Happy New Year/Buon Anno!!! We are having a great time in Italy, on our way to Milan tomorrow for a few days then skiing, florence then Venice for Carnevale which I'm very excited about as I never thought I would get to go to Venice…

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Saw Welcome to the South at Italian Film Festival - Go check it out; a lot of fun.

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http://www.italycoffees.com/Italian-Coffee/italian-coffee-dos-and-donts.html if true, Italian waiters must be an intimidating lot!

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My review of the book Mezza Italiana http://ning.it/neCDcL

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Caterina Zarelli replied to Gary Chow's discussion 'Mezza Italiana - a beautiful book.'

I completely agree with you.Mezza Italiana is a beautiful book and I've recommended it to many people. I haven't enjoyed a book this much is ages. It's a book with heart.

Oct 12, 2011

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At 7:33pm on January 2, 2012, Liana said…: Ciao Gary, Happy New Year/Buon Anno!!!

We are having a great time in Italy, on our way to Milan tomorrow for a few days then skiing, florence then Venice for Carnevale which I'm very excited about as I never thought I would get to go to Venice at the time.

Are you still planning on coming to Italy.

Hpe you're well

A presto

Liana

At 5:51pm on April 29, 2011, Caterina Zarelli said…: Ciao Gary

I'm new to Italian Encounters. I've just been talking about Mezza Italiana when I was leaving a comment to Michelle's 'Frustrated Italophile' and then I saw your comment asking about it. I really enjoyed reading it. In fact I couldn't put it down and I cried at the end when the earthquake hits the Abruzzo. A sign of a good book I think!! I also liked reading about growing up in an Italian migrant family in Brisbane in the 70s and 80s, usually it's Sydney or Melbourne.

I liked Mezza Italiana from Zoe's perspective of having Italian heritage but my friend Sandra who doesn't have an Italian background loved reading about Zoe's husband who doesn't have an Italian background but desperately loves everything Italian and wants to be Italian. Quite funny how Zoe is trying to be 'Australian' and he is trying to be 'Italian'. Also, the desciptions in the writing are just lovely. Made me feel like I was in a village in Italy a part of village life. I remember the same sounds and scents she descibes. Would definitely recommend it.

You can read the blurb here...

http://www.harpercollins.com.au/authors/50030892/Zoe_Boccabella/index.aspx

ciao
Caterina

At 1:02am on April 25, 2011, Italian Encounters said…: Ciao Gary - haven't read "Mezza Italiana" by Zoe Boccabella - I note it's just been published.

I've read the synopsis and am keen to read it. Thanks for for posting the information.

Marianna

At 12:36pm on February 18, 2011, Italian Encounters said…: Ciao Gary e benvenuto!

Thank you for joining this community - we've enjoyed your interactions on Facebook, so are thrilled you have joined us here.

Please feel free to participate as you feel comfortable - you can add your photos, comment on discussions, start a discussion if you like.

A presto,

Liana & Marianna
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