SOUTH TYROLEAN “TOERGELLEN” AT THE GRIESSERHOF IN VHARN, NORTHERN ITALY

"Toergellen" in the Northern Italian Autonomous Region of South Tyrol is an ancient tradition as wine itself. For locals, "Toergellen" is almost a must-be-done-event during the fall months of October and November. They take family members, friends, neighbors and guests and walk throughout the Alpine landscape. You should try it. Stop and look at the … Continue reading SOUTH TYROLEAN “TOERGELLEN” AT THE GRIESSERHOF IN VHARN, NORTHERN ITALY

HALLOWEEN’S PUMPKINS, ZOMBIES, OSS DE MORT AND AN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING IN ITALY

Large, medium, small, carved or sculptured, Halloween pumpkins have reached the Italian peninsula! "It's for fun..." say young Italians who like to dress up like witches, vampires, and zombies... On this I have often wondered how many of those young Italians actually realize that when they dress up as scary characters, ride the local Halloween … Continue reading HALLOWEEN’S PUMPKINS, ZOMBIES, OSS DE MORT AND AN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING IN ITALY