Why is Italy such an attraction?
Italy is a hard place to explain in the sense of why it attracts so many people to its shores albeit for a brief moment. I have often pondered on this subject and have never come up with an appropriate response. I do have a few thoughts on the subject however. First of all, we who live in North America always seem to be chasing the dollar around and working ourselves to the bone with little time for anything else. Often it is too easy to forget what is important in life, such as friends, families and appreciating the world around us. As we pursue our careers, work harder, and yet never seem to reach that perfect moment, Italy reminds us of what we are missing.
In Italy, at least based on my 17 years of living there, one is compelled to conform to a way of life where family and friends are first and all other activities are an attempt at creating a perfect moment out of everyday situations. Many mornings, friends are met at the bar for a cafe and a cornetto, before a slow lunch with family after the morning toils, only to meet friends for maybe a martini after work, and then followed by a delicious supper with friends and family late in the evening…..This for many Italians is a daily ritual that is only interrupted by work….It is however usually topped off with a Sunday banquet at Mamma’s place or maybe even at the Nonna’s! Italians crave personal chat sessions and they are the masters of just hanging out. When one combines their love of family and friends, with great cuisine, wine, and beautiful art and architecture all around, one can begin to get at the heart of why we so envy the Italians here in North America…
If one wishes to visit Italy and get a more personal travel experience, one should consider visiting some of the smaller towns of Italy. This is not to say that the large cities like Rome do not have ample opportunity to enjoy the famous Italian lifestyle, but in the smaller towns, visitors can meet the locals in more casual circumstances. Tuscany is most famous for that relaxed “country” lifestyle with great food, wine, and friendly souls. However, this experience can also occur in the Veneto, in Umbria, in Lazio, Campania, and across many other regions of Italy.
If you would like to experience Italy and get to the heart of why people have traveled to her fair shores since the time of the ancient Romans, ask Italy Revealed what they can do for you. Italy Revealed can help you choose the right town and property to stay from a beautiful villa to an enchanting castle….they can also arrange smaller more intimate experiences for you too where you can really experience Italy “like an Italian” during your visit.
Contact Italy Revealed at reservations@walkertravels.com or at 404-437-6337. They will be happy to share an authentic Italy experience with you.
