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Learn Italian Fruits and Vegetables from Street Market in Palermo

December 18, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Carciofi viola - purple artichokes often found in Sicily

In this video, you will learn Italian fruits and vegetables from the Ballarò Street Market in Palermo, Sicily.   There’s no better classroom than Ballarò Street Market in Palermo, Sicily. This historic open-air market is loud, vibrant, and overflowing with fresh … [Read more...]

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Scarcity Sets the Price – A Sicilian Proverb

December 13, 2025 By Larry Aiello

What does La Scarsizza fa lu prrezzu mean in Sicilian?

In this post we will look at the proverb: Scarcity sets the price - a Sicilian proverb in translation. “La Scarsizza Fa Lu Prezzu” Why Sicilian Wisdom Still Shapes Modern Life If you grew up in a Sicilian family—or even just spent time in Sicily—you’ve probably heard at … [Read more...]

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What does Grazie Caro mean in Milan?

December 8, 2025 By Larry Aiello

What does grazie caro mean in Milan?

If you spend enough time in Milan, you will notice a cultural peculiarity of the Italian term 'grazie caro'. But what does 'grazie caro' mean in Milan? Literally, it means "thank you, dear." But like most expressions in Italian, the real meaning runs deeper than the direct … [Read more...]

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Do they have Black Friday in Italy?

November 28, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Do they have Black Friday in Italy?

In the video below, I am in Palermo, and you can find out the answer to the question: Do they celebrate Black Friday in Italy? When most people think of Black Friday in the United States, they picture deeply discounted items that draw crowds to stores the day after … [Read more...]

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Uncovering Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips

November 22, 2025 By Larry Aiello

A sketch of the Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily. This video post will help you in Uncovering Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips

In this video, I am at the Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily. It will help you in uncovering Palermo's Capuchin Catacombs: History, Rules & Tips. It is one of the most famous and also the most bizarre tourist attractions in Palermo, the Sicilian capital. The Capuchin … [Read more...]

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