Columbus Day Parade returns to NYC’s 5th Avenue
After last year’s pause due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Columbus Day Parade returned to New York City today, marching up 5th Avenue from 44th street to 72nd street. The...
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Brooklyn celebrates Italian heritage with the Columbus Parade
39th Parade in Brooklyn The Columbus Parade came back to Brooklyn for its 39th edition on Saturday October 9th. The theme was “Building Back Community”, in recognition of the people...
Michelangelo ‘s Sistine Chapel exhibition in NY to host weddings
Up-close perspective on Michelangelo ‘s artwork The internationally acclaimed touring exhibition Michelangelo ’ s Sistine Chapel is bringing to New York City (100 Avenue of the Americas) a life-sized, up-close...
Exodus part 3: Dubrovnik & Montenegro
Exile Day 7, Back to Croatia. Dubrovnik Dubrovnik is very close to the border. I drive down the mountains with some amazing views of town. In 20 minutes I’m at...
Colorful island of Procida named Italy’s new Capital of Culture
Mediterranean Gem Known for its stunningly colorful little buildings overlooking the sea, Procida has been named Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022. Fast boat ride from Naples This little island...
Exodus part 2: Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Nice exile
Krka Waterfalls Exile Day 2, Croatia I am staying in a nice Airbnb in the Old Town of Split, not far from the harbor. After getting some burek for the...
Exodus: Traveling in the COVID era
Leaving Italy: COVID misleading rules I start my COVID-related exile with a disappointment. After my check in at the airport in Naples (Italy), I find out my airline has suddenly...
Dominican Day Parade in NY: Hacia Delante!
New York City celebrated the heritage and contributions of the Dominican community in America with the Dominican Day Parade on August 8th in Midtown Manhattan.Due to the pandemic, the event...
New York Summer Bliss
Italiano Ciao,spero tutto bene!Finalmente è arrivata l’estate. Non come data, ma come temperatura!New York si sta svegliando, anzi è più sveglia di sempre. Quest’anno passato tra WFH (working from home)...
Slowly emerging from the pandemic, New York honors Memorial Day
It was the second Memorial Day Weekend under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, but Americans got to enjoy it a little more, as restrictions eased this year for vaccinated...
A surreal Ball Drop in New York City’s Times Square...
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there was no public access to the iconic square this year for the New Year’s Eve celebrations. The atmosphere was surreal. The contrast with the past...
A strange NYE to ring in 2021. Capodanno all’insegna del...
In response to the conspicuous increase in covid-19 cases, most American cities canceled or modified their plans for the New Year’s Eve celebrations. If in the past years over a...