From Saint Joseph to Zeppole: Father’s Day Across Trieste and Italy
by Nina Vaclavikova
Italy celebrates Father’s Day a little differently—on March 19th, honoring Saint Joseph, the patron saint of fathers. Across the country, the day is...
St. Patrick’s Day in Trieste: Heard of It, Not Celebrated
by Maximiliano Crocamo
While Americans and the English are marking St. Patrick’s Day with parades and green attire, Italy and in particular downtown Trieste shows...
A Scoop of Inflation: Gelato Prices Climb in Friuli Venezia Giulia’s Capital
interviews: Nina Vaclavikova
On a mild mid-March weekend in Trieste, lines outside gelaterias have already begun to reappear. With spring sunlight warming the city’s elegant piazzas,...
A Lively Weekend in Friuli Venezia Giulia’s Capital
by Nina Vaclavikova
A bustling weekend in Friuli Venezia Giulia drew many travelers to the region’s capital this March weekend, as visitors and locals alike...
Panduri: the Mysterious Home Guards of Trieste
by Alessandra Ressa
Have you ever wondered why many buildings in Trieste have menacing carved stone heads guarding their entrances?
The name of these heads,...
Four Women, Four Paths: Leadership and Inspiration in Friuli Venezia Giulia
by MK
In honor of International Women’s Day, we spoke with four remarkable women in Friuli Venezia Giulia whose lives reflect the many ways leadership can take shape...
Mimosas, Friends, and Festivities: Women’s Day Across Friuli Venezia Giulia
by InTrieste
From the traditional gift of mimosa flowers to leisurely strolls, café gatherings, and lively girls-only celebrations, International Women’s Day weekend is being marked...
Flamingos Turn the Lagoons of Grado Pink Each Winter
by InTrieste
Each winter, the lagoon surrounding the seaside town of Grado in Friuli Venezia Giulia takes on a surprising shade of pink.
Between late winter and early...
This Weekend in Friuli Venezia Giulia: Museums, Sunshine, and Local Plans
by Nina Vaclavikova
Friuli Venezia Giulia is set for a weekend of open doors and clear skies. On Sunday, state and city museums across the...
Portis Vecchio: The Abandoned Village frozen in Time
by Alessandra Ressa
In the rugged landscape between the Tagliamento river and the mountains, along Higway 13 Pontebbana, Portis Vecchio (Old Portis) stands as a...
