When I was in high school, there was a library nearby the school which I adored. I can't remember what it was called, but it was big. Inside, it held a huge assortment and completely unexpected variety of all types of books. The w…

There are festivals and traditions dedicated to the cult of the dead all over the world, to commemorate and remember, think of the day of the dead in Mexico for example.Even in Italy we have different ways to remember and honour t…

When you think of Carnival you probably think of the one in Rio de Janeiro or, a little closer to home, Venice or Viareggio. But Catania too has plenty to offer during this season of fun and frolicking.The Carnival of Acireale (fr…