by DHales | Sep 16, 2017 | Books, culture, history, Italy, Language, Travel, Venice, Weblogs
Giacomo Casanova A Guest Post by Kathleen Gonzalez and Tiziana Businaro Giacomo Casanova is one of Italy's most notorious historical figures. His memoirs enlighten us about life in the 18th century, and his vibrant stories captivate, illuminate and...
by DHales | Jun 3, 2010 | Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Social behavior, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
furbocunning or crafty personOnly after years of visiting Italy did I realize that Italians admire rather than disdain a furbo, someone who can pull off a clever deception. “Che furbetto!” a young mother exclaimed rather proudly when her son shifted the blame for a...
