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Vol. 12 No.2 – February 2025
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Andrea DiFabio
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Nikki Palladino
Natalie Pantaleo
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Charlie Sacchetti
Murray Schulman
Tanya Tecce
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Contents
Turin. ..................................................4, 5
Achiever ................................................6
Books . ...................................................8
History . ..................................................9
It’s All Good . ........................................10
The Chef’s Perspective . ....................... 12
Dining In and Out . ................................ 13
Per I Bambini . ......................................16
News from Italy ................................... 17
Through the Grapevine/
Pagina Italiana. ..................................... 18
Wining and Dining ............................... 19
Language ............................................20
Local ...................................................22
Arts and Entertainment .......................23
ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERALD
FEBRUARY 2025 | ITALIANAMERICANHERALD.COM 3
FROM THE ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
Tuscany, Italy. | ADOBE
There are many reasons for travelers to fall in love with Italy
By Barbara Ann
Zippi
With February
being the love
month, I would like
to take this oppor-
tunity to share some
of the reasons I love
Italy throughout the year from my travel
experiences. My admiration for this beautiful
country is deeply rooted in my family history.
My maternal grandmother, Lucia Nobilio,
embarked on her journey to America in
the early 1920s for an arranged marriage to
Guido Acciavatti, who had already settled
here after moving from their village, Loreto
Aprutino in Abruzzo. Their union was not a
romantic one; it was part of a destiny crafted
by their families, aiming for a better life. This
backstory gives Italy a profound significance
for me, as it symbolizes love, sacrifice, and
the pursuit of a hopeful future.
Thinking of an adventure to Italy in 2025?
It is a year that promises a unique blend of
cultural and historical experiences for Italian
Americans, plus, it’s seen recent improve-
ments in the euro/dollar exchange rate.
As you prepare for your upcoming trip, I
recommend WhatsApp because it will greatly
enhance your experience. Widely used across
Italy and Europe, it’s free to download and
use. For American travelers, it allows you to
send and receive texts, plus make and receive
phone calls. You can stay in constant contact
with your friends and family throughout your
trip. Once your trip concludes, you have the
ability to maintain valuable new relationships
you established while in Italy, keeping in
touch effortlessly through texts and calls.
Wash away the fear of a language barrier.
All students in Italy for years have English as
a mandatory subject from grade school. Most
Italians younger than 60 have a basic under-
standing of the language. Today’s children are
fluent in understanding and look to practice
their English skills with visitors. Additionally,
Google Translate can assist in navigating your
language skills, menus and local information.
Historically, 2025 marks the Year of the
Jubilee. Held every 25 years, it’s when Holy
Doors are opened in Rome offering Catholics
a chance to receive a plenary indulgence – a
noteworthy highlight for many travelers. See
January’s cover story on our digital archives at
www.italianamericanherald.com
It also marks the continuation of “roots
tourism”, started in 2024 in Southern
Italy, inviting visitors to explore regions
like Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria,
Campania and Molise. They are rich in
history and home to many of our Italian
ancestors who immigrated to the Eastern
shores of the United States from the late
1800s to mid-1920s due to a bleak future
back home for younger generations. Today,
modernization and technology has developed
those regions with more job opportunities for
young adults.
With the popularity of wine tours in the
northern region of Italy, the next generation
of Southern Italy’s vineyard owners has begun
to promote “cantina apertas” during the
months of May and October. You can visit
many of the region’s wineries and experience
their splendor. Cantina apertas (open cellars)
are special weekends when wineries in Italy
open up their facilities to the public for tours
and tastings with no appointments necessary
and free admission. Check www. mtvabru-
zzo.it for their schedule throughout the year.
If you want to stretch your travel dollars,
look into Southern Italy during the months of
January and February. This off-season period
offers excellent opportunities for travelers,
including lower airfare, favorable weather
conditions between 40 to 60 degrees, plus
the advantage of fewer crowds. Moreover,
the end-of-winter sales at various stores and
outlet centers make this time particularly
appealing for shopping enthusiasts.
Imagine discounts ranging from 50
percent to 90 percent on Italian clothing.
For those considering travel during the more
popular summer months, it is essential to
prepare for higher temperatures; however, the
summer season also brings substantial sales
with discounts.
Traveling to Italy just got easier from the
Philadelphia International Airport throughout
the year. Direct flights on American Airlines
have expanded to now include Naples,
Milan, Venice and more daily flights to Rome
making it easier to travel instead of heading
up north to New York or Newark, N.J.
I encourage you to embrace the Italian
experience as you plan your travels for 2025.
Plan a stop in the region of your ancestors, It
may not be a popular tourist destination for
Americans, but you will not be disappointed.
I trust this information will be helpful for
your future travel plans. Should you wish
to discuss this further or require additional
insights, please feel free to contact me.
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