Ferzan Ozpetek was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1959. Later on he moved to Rome to study Cinema History. As he became an Italian citizen, he began to direct many captivating Italian movies. So far, he has won many awards for best direction and best film such as the David… Continue reading
Though its origins are hazy, April 1st is typically reserved as day for pranks, practical jokes, and general silliness. In Italy, it is no different. Somehow, over the course of history, the fool has come to take the form of a fish in Italy. The traditional pesce d’aprile (April Fool’s joke)… Continue reading
“Those who know many languages live as many lives as the languages they know.” – Czech Proverb When you learn another language, you learn a foreign mentality. After years of practice studying another language you gain a sense of the customs, the culture and the mindset of the people… Continue reading
«Tra il dire e il fare c’è di mezzo il mare» Translation: “An ocean lies between what is said and what is done.” English equivalent: “Easier said than done.” With the use of a vast ocean, this Italian idiom adds another level of how easy it is for us to… Continue reading
On Saturday February 7th, Sentieri hosted its very own wine tasting event hosted by Italian-trained wine sommelier Annie Shapero! After eight years in Italy, Annie now heads up DiVino, a wine tasting event and consulting company operating out of New York. Annie shared her knowledge about many different wines and how… Continue reading
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, which means chocolates, roses, and of course…AMORE! Valentine’s Day is a fun day for many couples. But where did this day even begin? Who was Saint Valentine? Time’s 6 quick facts about Valentine’s Day article provides surprising information about this special day. Most importantly,… Continue reading
While staying in Casale Monferrato, Sentieri’s tour group of 36 participants became the talk of the town. Casale Monferrato, by no means a tourist trap, wasn’t used to long stays by a group of this size. The none the less, the people of Casale, “i casalesi”, offered their best foods,… Continue reading
Don’t count on Santa to deliver your Christmas gifts, order online from Sentieri Italiani! Have that someone on your list who has been wanting to study Italian? How about someone who would love to attend Italian movie nights or Italian wine events? This year, skip the holiday shopping crowds, curl up with a glass of vino and give… Continue reading
A boat reserved for our group by Daniela departed in the early morning for a tour of the islands. En route our captain pointed out the homes of the rich and famous, including villas frequented by Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria. Our first stop, Isola Bella, is the site of… Continue reading
After bidding our friends at Hotel Candiani a bittersweet farewell, our band of merry travelers (with the help of our patient driver Massimo) boarded the bus for Stresa. The drive along beautiful Lago Maggiore brought us to the 4-star Hotel la Palma, situated mere steps from the lake. The rest… Continue reading
