Cultural initiatives and exchanges have nurtured the integration of second-generation Chinese immigrants in Italy as dozens of people gathered at the Nelson Mandela public library in Rome's San Giovanni neighborhood to watch documentaries on Chinese-born young people, and discuss about their hopes, exp...
Italy. I lingered, savored, absorbed, and utterly adored Anthony Doerr’s Four Seasons in Rome. This book made me miss Italy even more than I did when I discovered my May trip was cancelled. The book also gave me hope that Italy will be waiting for me when I am able to return. And...
Spring temperatures in Athens can range from warm to hot and generally increase from around 60° F in early March to the high 70°s F in May. While you’ll definitely see warm and sunny days, spring in Athens can be quite windy at times, and it’ll feel cold in the shade, so ligh...
For days, the weather in Belgrade has been freezing, the below-zero temperatures muted the festive mood, but the location of the festival guarantees it won't go unnoticed, as thousands stroll there every day. This year's winter in Serbia is almost without snow, making ev...
Not far from the south coast of India is theMaldives. During March, you can enjoy tropical temperatures, warm water, and blue skies. At Kuda Bandos in the Maldives… Such a beautiful beach! March is also a great time to visit many destinations in theUSA. The coastal cities, likeNew York...
Travelers enjoy sunny, clear skies and warm temperatures in June, July, and August. The weather is stunning during this time of year in Italy, whether in Rome or Tuscany. The summer months of Italy, from June to August, are also the most popular times of the year. Travelers flock to Si...
July 16: The world's first parking meters were installed in the business district of Oklahoma City. July 24: The Dust Bowl heat wave reached its peak, sending temperatures in Chicago to a record high of 109°F. July 27: The Federal Writers' Project—a federal program created to provide ...
it became the residence of the Popes– seven in all would make Avignon their home before the Papacy returned to Rome as the permanent residence. In addition, multiple plagues had a big impact on the city over the centuries. While the current city population is about 90,000, only about 12...
In what comes close to a perfect storm, exposure to the plague flea-bearing rats may also have been drastically increased by the volcanic dust shroud. Decreasing temperatures actually lessen the development of these insectoid parasites, but said rats were conversely even more likely ...
An 81-year-old man ended up in Germany by accident after trying to get from Newcastle, Great Britain, to Rome, Italy. The old age pensioner was on a mission to see the Pope, who is head of the Catholic church, and decided to make his way there by car. He was surprised when his ...