7 June 2021
As a result of the continuing risks from COVID-19, the Learn Italian in Lecce tour in September and the Learn Italian in Cagliari tour in October will not go ahead. Italy has opened up for… Continue Reading…
11 May 2021
Italian actor/comedian Checco Zalone and Helen Mirren have teamed up to make La Vacinada, a very funny short music video promoting vaccination against COVID19. There aren’t any English subtitles but I’m sure you’ll get the… Continue Reading…
The Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has announced that “Italy is ready to welcome back the world” when they welcome back foreign travellers from mid-May. Good news or premature and risky? Travelers will need to… Continue Reading…
22 April 2021
It’s almost certain that some form of electronic vaccination “passport” or travel pass will be required as part of your travel documentation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has produced one that’s already in use… Continue Reading…
21 April 2021
Will we be going to Lecce and Cagliari in 2021? Yes it’s still possible but everything has to go right controlling the pandemic from now on. It’s all explained in this video update, with no… Continue Reading…
19 April 2021
After falling steadily through January and February, new infections rose sharply in March with more than 20,000 new cases daily, for most of the month. It’s now well into April and new cases are still… Continue Reading…
1 March 2021
While there are still thousands of new cases of COVID each day in Italy, one place is bucking the trend – Sardinia. To track the progress of the pandemic, every region of Italy is given… Continue Reading…
18 January 2021
My love affair with Lecce began 10 years ago. At the beginning of 2011, I spent 10 weeks in Lecce studying Italian at the University of Salento in their School of Italian for Foreigners. I… Continue Reading…
28 December 2020
December 27 has been dubbed Vaccine day, the official start of the anti COVID-19 vaccination campaign In Italy, as well as the rest of Europe, marking a major milestone in the fight to end the… Continue Reading…
21 December 2020
I would like to wish you and all those you hold dear a peaceful, safe and very happy festive season. COVID-19 has made 2020 a year like no other. Our thoughts at this time are… Continue Reading…