Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   TikTok video crows destroying grass / corvi che distruggono l’erba   When we returned to Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada this past fall, I was stunned by just how many lawns had been ravaged by crows. I watched in disbelief as they carefully tugged up the grass, leaving what should have been a lush, green paradise looking torn and tattered—a disheartening sight for anyone who cherishes a pristine lawn.   Have you ever wondered why this s

Italiano sotto ogni sezione TikTok video PRP eye drops - Video TikTok del collirio PRP  Dry eye disease (DED) or syndrome is a chronic eye condition that happens when an individual does not produce enough quality tears to properly lubricate their eyes.  Interesting fact is that in Italy 25% suffer from dry eye disease and in Canada almost 30% do.    Each time we blink our eyelids spread tears over the surface of our eyes which creates a tear film that helps protect our eyes

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   TikTok Video - Bat Houses / Casetta per Pipistrelli Walking along the promenade in Arona, Verdemax boxes can be seen everywhere. Curious about what they were, I decided to do some research to learn more about them.   These little houses are bat houses.  They are environmentally friendly wooden shelters created to give bats a secure resting and nesting place in gardens, parks, or on buildings. Made primarily from natural pine wood, these bat ho

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   TikTok video – Cathedral / Duomo The Duomo di Ivrea, officially the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, stands in the historic center of Ivrea as the result of nearly two millennia of continuous religious and architectural history. Its origins lie in the 4th–5th centuries, when the Roman town of Eporedia  began its transformation into a Christian city. Early Christian basilicas were established on this site, traces of which survive beneath the

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   TikTok Video of Vercelli Rice / Riso I want to start by giving Franco, our friend from Vercelli the credit for taking the photos and videos of the rice’s growing phases.  It allows me to show you how the fields transform from dirt to rice.   Rice cultivation in the Vercelli area of northern Piedmont gradually became Europe’s most important rice-growing district due to its geography, technology, and social history. Its foundations date to the M

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   TikTok video of the church – video TikTok della chiesa The Church of Saints Philip and James is in the heart of Laveno‑Mombello just above the shores of Lake Maggiore.  It historically served as the main parish church before the construction of the newer Sant’Ambrogio.  Often called the chiesa vecchia (“old church”) by locals, it’s a quiet witness to the town’s history and spiritual life.   Its origins go back to the 14th century (with the ea

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes 30 – 36 ornaments depending on size   My friend Karen made dough ornaments with her grandkids therefore I asked for her recipe.  I made this batch for Weston, Jameson and Ariana to decorate for our outdoor Christmas tree, when the boys come to Italy Christmas.   I made the ornaments and froze them as I want them ready for when the boys come from Canada. You can paint with acrylic or washable paint and let dry Once dried seal with Mod Pod

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Video of the Polyptych - Video del Polittico Nestled in the hills of the Marche region, the small town of Monte San Martino is home to a remarkable Renaissance treasure: the Polyptych of Monte San Martino . Though not as famous as works by Michelangelo or Leonardo, this altarpiece tells a story of artistic collaboration, devotion, and the beauty of the Italian Quattrocento or 1400’s.   It is believed the polyptych was created between 1477 and

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   The magic of Christmas lights Video of the lights - Video delle luci About a 40-minute drive from Arona and roughly an hour from Milan lies the small town of Leggiuno, home to just 3,400 residents. Each winter, it becomes one of northern Italy’s most enchanting seasonal destinations, as the town is transformed into a luminous holiday wonderland. Locally known as the Luminarie di Leggiuno , the display bathes streets, trees, and public spaces

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   TikTok video of Monaco views - Video TikTok delle vedute di Monaco Monaco is located in the Principality of Monaco and is a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera in Western Europe.  The state has an area of 2.08 km 2  (0.80 sq mi) and is the second smallest state in the world behind only the Vatican City.  Monaco is bordered by France to the north, east and west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It is 10 km (6.2 mli) from the Itali

Italiano sotto ogni sezione Here is a TikTok video on violence against women - Ecco un video TikTok sulla violenza contro le donne Since December 17, 1999, The United Nations General Assembly established November 25th as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.  November 25th is not a coincidence; it marks the brutal assassination of three Mirabal sisters in the Dominican Republic in 1960.    Patria, Maria Teresa and Minerva Mirabal were considered r

Scorri a basso per l’italiano    We recently spent a few days in Varazze the seaside municipality in the province of Savona in the region...

Scorri a basso per l'italiano TikTok video of our Experience - Video TikTok della nosta esperienza This was our second time coming to...

Italiano sotto ogni sezione   TikTok video of the sights – Video TikTok dei luoghi d'interesse Palmanova is a town and comune in the...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   TikTok video of cathedral - Video TikTok del duomo The cathedral or Duomo di Palmanova is also known as...

Italian under each section TikTok video of the sights of Padua - Video TikTok delle attrazioni di Padova We spent a couple of days in...

Italian under each section   TikTok video of the basilica - Video TikTok della basilica The Pontifical Minor Basilica of Saint Anthony...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   TikTok video on Grief - Video TikTok sul Lutto The dictionary states:   Grief – intense sorrow,...

Scorri a basso per l'italiano Did you know Labour Day originated in Canada from the 1870’s labour disputes in Toronto?  In 1872 a parade...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano TikTok video of the inauguration - Video TikTok dell'inaugurazione YouTube video of the inauguration -...