Basilicata is a small region located in southern Italy. Also known as Lucania, a name that derives from the ancient population of Lucani, now has approximately 575,000 inhabitants. Although it is not one of the smallest regions in the Bel Paese, not everybody knows this marvelous land, a treasure held in the wonderful frame that sea and other regions, with an unquestionable beauty, create around. Basilicata is one of the poorest Italian regions, but despite its economic problems, it has managed to keep a mysterious charm and pristine environment over the years.

I was born in Rome, but spent the majority of life abroad, including Chicago where I met my husband. We recently moved to Rome, and the first few months were quite a learning experience. In this short series of posts…

  According to the US State Department’s website, federal law does not mention dual citizenship or require a person to choose one citizenship or another.  And luckily, US citizens who are granted citizenship of another country do not risk losing…

If you are a US citizen with Italian ancestry you could be eligible for Italian citizenship by descent! Since the time of Italy’s unification, citizenship has derived by being born to an Italian parent not by being born in the Country.  This…

Ah, la dolce vita. You’ve finally attained your dream of being able to study in Italy! Get together with friends and have a glass of prosecco! Congratulations! …Or are these celebrations happening too soon? Have you considered what really goes…