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Italian Slang Words That'll Help You Avoid Sounding Like a Tourist
When you're sitting in a café and hear the locals chatting, they're not using the formal Italian from your textbook. They're using abbreviations, expressions, and slang that might as well be a different language if you only know "proper" Italian. Understanding these words doesn't just help you speak better— it helps you listen better, comprehend better, and ultimately experience Italy more authentically.
Sierra Busch
Feb 512 min read


La Befana: Italian Traditions Explained
The origins of La Befana reach back into ancient pre-Christian times, making this tradition one of Italy's oldest continuous cultural celebrations.

Sierra Busch
Nov 11, 202511 min read


Italian Dining Phrases for Ordering at a Restaurant
Learn essential Italian dining phrases and understand menu terms like primi, secondi, and contorni to order like a pro at any Italian restaurant.

Sierra Busch
Oct 30, 20258 min read


Key Italian Phrases to Know Before Traveling
Planning a trip to Italy? Here's a list of Key Italian Phrases to know before traveling, communicate better and don't miss a minute of your trip!

Sierra Busch
May 8, 20256 min read


6 Authentic Italian Dishes Everyone Should Try
Experience the rich flavors of Italy with these 6 authentic Italian dishes! From arancini recipe to Sicilian pizza and refreshing Italian limoncello.

Sierra Busch
Apr 18, 20254 min read


Dining in Italy: A Guide for Travelers and Italian Menus
Learn all you need to know about Dining in Italy. Basic Italian food names, how to read an Italian menu, how to order in an Italian resto.

Sierra Busch
Mar 27, 20255 min read


Rome Jubilee 2025 Explained
Jubilee Rome 2025 is a major event in Italy. Learn what Jubilee is, its significance, how to take part and when is the next Jubilee.

Sierra Busch
Feb 25, 20254 min read


9 Best Cities to Visit in Italy Off The Beaten Path
Planning to visit italian cities? Keep reading for the best cities to visit in Italy off the beaten path, avoid crowds in authentic Italy

Sierra Busch
Jan 23, 20259 min read


What is Sicilian Pizza and What Makes It So Unique?
Looking for a gastronomic adventure? Read now and learn more about Sicilian Cuisine, what is Sicilian Pizza and much more!

Sierra Busch
Jan 16, 20254 min read


What to Wear in Italy: 2026 Ultimate Italy Packing List!
Wondering what to wear in Italy? Creative Edge Travel brings you the ultimate packing list for Italy!

Sierra Busch
Jan 9, 20256 min read


Learn How to Say 'Happy New Year' in Italian
Learn how to say 'Happy New Year' in Italian and discover Italian New Year's traditions, from festive meals to fireworks!

Sierra Busch
Dec 17, 20244 min read


What's Christmas in Italy Like? A Complete Guide to Italian Christmas Traditions
Looking forward to spending your next Christmas in Italy? Keep reading and learn all about Italian Christmas traditions, it's food and Chris

Sierra Busch
Nov 21, 20245 min read


Introducing: Italy Immersions!
If you’re planning your own trip to Italy, this is for you! With our new Immersions, you can add a set of 3 authentic and unique experiences to your own itinerary in one fell swoop! Tell Me More If you want to plan your own trip to Italy, that’s great! But when you’ve checked off the popular sites and want to get into the more local side of things, it can be a challenge to access the authentic culture and connect with local people. The search for authentic local experiences w

Sierra Busch
May 1, 20233 min read


Top 5 Reasons to Visit Italy in the Fall
There are some incredible benefits to traveling Italy in the Fall, especially for those who like to get off the beaten path, avoid crowds...

Sierra Busch
Aug 1, 20224 min read


10 Unique September Festivals in Italy
Attending a traditional festival in Italy is one of the easiest possible ways to entertain the whole family while learning about the culture

Sierra Busch
Jul 12, 20227 min read


Top 10 Cultural Facts About Mugello
The villages are small & the streets are quiet, but underneath the surface, this subregion of Tuscany is bursting with culture and tradition

Sierra Busch
Feb 22, 20225 min read


How Italians Eat So Many Carbs: Healthy Secrets of the Italian Diet
After struggling to feel balanced and healthy when in Italy, I really want to understand how Italians eat so many carbs. What is the secret?

Sierra Busch
Jan 27, 20227 min read


Italian Dialect: Fun Slang Phrases to Sound Like a Local
Founder of Creative Edge Travel, Sierra Busch, teaches some of her favorite Italian slang phrases.

Sierra Busch
May 28, 20216 min read


The ULTIMATE Guide for the Solo Woman in Italy
This 250+ page e-book is an in-depth resource FULL of all the tips, secrets, and strategies I use every day as a solo female traveler

Sierra Busch
Mar 17, 20216 min read


Unique Cultural Traditions in Italy: The Transumanza
Since before the Romans, farmers in the overlooked southern regions of Italy have been making the traditional migration with...

Sierra Busch
Feb 18, 20214 min read
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