50 things Italians do better
Americans are amateurs when it comes to these things.
Whether it's zipper in a Vespa or relaxation during the hour of Apertivo, Italians simply have a way to do things that seem to once more casual, elegant and cultivated than Americans. Delicious cuisine at the cafe opening eyes to a part ofThe most sumptuous, elegant and best-made shoes on the planet, Italians are just better to create some things that most people. Here are 50 ways they excellent.
1 Craftsmanship
If you are going to buy a pair of leather shoes and you want to be sure, it's their absolutely better, you know you are checking that you check this label "made in Italy" on the label - and for good reason. The country produces not only the premium leather in places like Florence, but it houses a craft level that you are going to have trouble matching anywhere else. Brands likePaulEvans(Photo:See here to browse their great services) Demonstrate how big it is when the tradition, quality and obsession with detail combine in a pair of fine leather shoes.
The pair you see here-The Dean Chelsea bootHand made by master craftsmen in a plant in Naples, Italy, the highest quality calf leather. It was sewn blake for durability, incomparable flexibility and comfort, then hand painted for a vigorous and smooth finish.
2 Do nothing
Italians are so good at that, they have an expression for that: Dolce Far Niente, the art of doing nothing. It's taking the world at a quieter pace, taking advantage of a drink in a cafe or watching some people. It is enough to take life without feeling the need to install or do a self-improvement exercise.
3 Steak
Bistecca Fiorentina is the definition of simplicity: a steak of thick bone, flavored with olive oil, salt and maybe a little rosemary or lemon and just briefly grilled. It's juicy and delicious and keeps accent on meat itself, as a great steak should.
4 Gust
From Sardinia to Calabria, Italian beaches are some of the best in the world. There are many things to choose from, which you are looking for the endless sandy scopes of Sardegna or a small private beach of your choice. (For a real privacy, head to Spiaggia di Guvano, a seriously clandestine shorefront: clothes are fully optional.) But keep in mind that the Italians see the beach as a social hour, so there is a good Chance you would make new friends while you retreat a tan.
5 Sip up standing
While the Italians are perfect for relaxation, when it comes to enjoying coffee, it's not an activity they are sitting. Most cafes will have counters without stools where you just out, order your coffee and sip it while standing. It is surprisingly quietly and satisfying to feel caffeine knocking while you're still on your feet. But it's also a better deal: acornetti, or standing coffee, is usually cheaper than the one who appreciated sitting.
6 Longevity
All that olive oil and vegetables clearly make the population of Italy well. According toGlobal Health Index of Bloomberg, Italy is the healthiest country in the world, with a "surplus of doctors" and average life expectancy growing in the eighties.
7 Cultural appreciation
The Italians put their money where their mouth is in cultural consumption. The government really investednearly 300 million euros Give each Italian adolescence, a credit of 500 € to spend on books, theaters, concerts, films, visits by museums or any other cultural experience. It is not surprising that the country produces pretty creative people.
8 Coffee
Like so many aspects of the Italian dining room, coffee is taken very seriously - essentially black, no sugar - with special attention to all elements, including the quality of beans, grinding and presentation. An espresso in Italy is something to savor and reflect, unknown in a cup of to-go and wrap up to work.
9 Cycling
Perhaps it is because of all these picturesque sections, but the Italians have the road when it comes to cycling, the Italians earn global bike championships than any other country to the exclusion of Belgium. The country hosts the annual Italia Giro and houses two of the most prestigious and historical races of "monuments" in Milan-San Remo and Giro di Lombardia.
10 Ski
These guys can also ski better than most of the terms of the country's natural terrain. Whether alpine skiing in the Apennine mountains or cross-country skiing in northern Italy, this country houses superb ski destinations and super skiers.
11 Gelato
Italians are masters of elegant indulgence. Rather than the amen for cold and overflowing monstrosity, the Italians make their cold treats much more classy. Gelato is refreshing, usually focused on fruits and served in a simple cup or cone, perfect for enjoying the city of walking in the city, especially warmer. (And unlikely to stain your clothes.)
12 Bread
Italian restaurants do not generally give their bread as we do in America and for a good reason: bread is better in Italy. A basket on a fresh focus with a pair of oil and vinaigrette is one of the unparalleled joys of life and is well worth paying the euro or two extra.
13 Tip
What the Italians do not charge you extra for advice. (They paid a fair wage.) Contrary to the folly of 20% of the United States, the advice in Italy are usually some coins, if something. At most, you might be supposed to target 10% for exceptional service.
14 Create wild sculptures
This country has no shortage of artists, but some of its most cool works of art can be appreciated outside museums, in the form of unusual sculptures that come into the context of their environment. Which includes a new wild sculpture ofGiant hands in the Grand Venice Canal, the castChrist of the abyssunder the ocean in San Fruttoso, or agiant skeleton at Foligno.
15 Incredible style items that you did not know you needed
You can own a large pair of Chukka boots. Or a superb pair of wing wings. Or a pair of gorgeous straps of double monk. But if we tell you that you could have all three and in an incredibly elegant shoe? Well, meet theHeston double strap of Paul Evans. This unique pair of shoes is hand-built of fully cereal grain veal leather in a plant in Naples, Italy. It includes a matching leather sole, a leather lining and the construction of the company's signature blake for maximum comfort, durability and flexibility. In other words: Expect to own them forever.
16 Soccer
Italy is crazy about football (what you can refer to a football) and the national Italian football team has won the FIFA World Cup a four-fold food - twice in Brazil. Children start learning to play when they can walk and about 4.4 million Italians participate in sport, according to a survey published by the Italian National Olympic Committee.
17 Hall
So, it is actually called apertivo in Italy and, as you wait, it's much simpler and smarter than the "good hour" that we celebrate here in the states: an end of the afternoon drink At the end of the afternoon (which it Negoni, Pinot Glass, or a spritz Aperol) appreciated with complementary snacks - sometimes only olives, often more elaborate. Everything feels very civilized and give you the livelihood to enjoy your evening before a late dinner.
18 Suit
Here is a taste of the customization list of Italy: Ermenegildo Zegna, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Fendi, Brunello Cucinelli, Kiton, Missoni, Etro, Brioni, and, of course, the king of all that is right, Giorgio Armani. If you are looking for seriously well-made excavations, book a flight to Milan-Stat.
19 Conviviality of simplicity
Specifically, Italian combinations are simple - they are noted for their absence of pocket flaps, vents and breaks of pants, with higher buttons than the average and a beautiful thin silhouette. As with so many things that are big on Italy, rules of simplicity in their suit design.
20 Burst
Some of the best views you can find in Italy are in its cemeteries. In coastal cities, these are often placed on hills overlooking the ocean, with beautiful garden trails and lush flora. But even those underground and ascary-Blad a special visit.
21 Sports cars
HOME BRANDS Like Fiat, Lamborghini and Maserati, Italians Do you know how to move quickly and in style, hit ridiculous speeds in beautiful breathtaking cars. Of course, they are some of the indicative cars you can find, but even if you take one of these refined machines for even just a tour, it must be a change of life experience.
22 Art
Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio. It is a country that produces some of the greatest painters of all time - who also tend to move to one name.
23 Dogs with good use
Of course, dogs can be trained to sniff the bombs and perform water lifes, but there can be no better task for these creatures than the very important act of the truffle hunt. The Lagotto Romagnolo dog breed was formed to find this delicious fungus and by various groups of tourists, visitors can join them in their hunting expeditions.
24 Macchiato
The Café Macchiato, an espresso with a foam milk pad on the top, is only the kind of simple perfection that the Italians know the best. The name translates into "tinted coffee", but it will certainly not leave a spot on any experience, especially if it happens at the end of a long meal.
25 CAVIAR CREATION
Casters of gray mules or red tuna, salty and hardened, might not look like a lot, but it's a delicacy in Italy (mentioned there like bottarga) and, like truffles, is the kind of delicious wonder that Once you try, you will ask a question where it has been all your life. Unfortunately, like truffles, it is not cheap.
26 Turn three ingredients in magic
Is there a more versatile food than pasta? With just flour, water and eggs, the Italians have created a universe of dishes and styles. According toPasta encyclopediaThere are 310 specific forms known more than 1,300 names, with a wide variation from one region to another. Cook at the amateur house with celebrity chefs, it's a dish that anyone can do and give their own twist.
27 Unconventional desserts
The biscuits soaked in coffee and surrounded by a sweet mascarpone cheese look like a pretty strange idea for a dish, but Tiramisu is completely delicious and even requires no cooking. Or two ice flavors carved with fruit in the middle? Or a pastry tube filled with sweet and creamy ricotta? Italians know how to become creative with their desserts.
28 Wine
Please. Quite said.
29 Romance
There is a reason "romance" came from "Rome". Italians are masters elevation of a date in an unforgettable night. The language is excellent to transmit calm sensuality or passionate emotion. Whatever the situation, when it comes to putting the atmosphere, the Italians shot down.
30 Jurisdiction
Although Italian is ideal for the romantic language, it may be even better when used in anger. Moving a musical and sensual rhythm to more staccato, but no less passionate, angry swearing in Italian is something to see.
31 Osso Buco
This bone calf rod is baked and slow until the infused meat of the broth falls fundamentally from the bone (the wordOsso Buco actually means "hollow bone"). It is a rich comfort food, but luxurious tastes on the tongue.
32 Seafood
All this coast leads to killer seafood. Do not let the chance to try local clams, anchovies or squid.
33 Flattery
Of course, the catcalls can be odious enough if you are not a mood, but it is difficult to find a place where you will hear more compliments and enigmins more efficient to your appearance, to your dress and your vibe general than in the streets of Italy.
34 Volcanoes
Italy houses 10 active volcanoes, including perhaps the most famous volcano of all, Mt. Vesuvius, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Etna in Sicily (the world's second most active volcano). Most of them offer superb vitas with high adventure tours available for those looking for an explosive experience.
35 Caves
The country is also full of impressive caves, including the largest cave accessible on Earth, according to theGUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS (La Grotta Gigante 850 meters wide). But there are about 35,000 cavities and cavities throughout the country, of all sizes to use all skill levels.
36 Use the toilet
The Italian bathrooms often house "additional toilets" that can confuse Americans: the bidet. While the idea of having a rinsing in the city center after visiting the toilet seems a kind of strange to those of the US, but a century and a half ago a century ago, the washing of your hands also seemed like quite weird. Once you have using one, you will realize that the Italians have done well.
37 Reinvent the hybrid
Italians are known for fine sports cars like Fiat and Lamborghini, but they also lead the way to elegant hybrids. Models like Ferrari Laferrari (okay, not a good name) and McLaren P1 demonstrate that cars can be fast and sexy and also energy efficient. It's something that Americans are still learning.
38 Make a frightening driving looks totally normal
Speaking of driving, anyone engages in the streets in Italy for the first time will probably be surprised by (1) the narrowness of the roads and (2) the speed at which the Italians take them. Drive here is not for weak heart, but even if you feel slightly terrified by driving through Italy, you must be impressed by the way the casual pilots are relaxed as they take Hairdressers and pass you at incredible speeds.
39 Ice cubes
If you order a coke in Italy, you may be surprised to get only two or three cubes of ice in your drink, rather than ice filled with the branch as Americans tend to prefer. This is deliberate and has a good reasoning behind this one, considering that the extra ice dilutes the drink and leaves the lower third of it a bit aqueous when you are over-ice.
40 Fill clumsy silences
Anyone who watched the second season ofMaster of no Know this word and which boy of perfect and pleasant space that can be in conversation. Means a version of "Well," then, "or" then ", it is rarely necessary in a sentence, but we always feel like the perfect flagness.
41 Wallets and leather handbags
It does not stop at the shoes. When looking for a place to store your money (this, granted, will cost you a little money), then Florence's shops are an excellent bet. You will find handbags and handbags expertly that can match a surprising amount of things as well as portfolios with fine details and an impressive stretch that lasts years more than anything you could find.
42 To close
Speaking of Florence, the city is known not only for its leather, but for its paper: stationary and envelopes of high quality, barbecue, marbled and manufactured with care such as the most important and elegant things on this. Perhaps a romantic note to a lover or a warm letter to a friend that you have not spoken for years. Or maybe simply copy verses ofThe Divine ComedyAnd leave it to that.
43 Write about hell
Italian poet Dante Alighieri wrote hisDivine comedy Back in the 14the Century, but it always fashioned our vision of life, death and beyond today. The workHellCantica takes us through the circles of hell and all their unpleasant horrors, but in such impressive prose he makes a paradise of hell (to borrow a sentence of another poet focused on hell) .
44 Horror movies
Maybe it's the inheritance of Dante, but Italian filmmakers know what to do with the blood on the screen. The classic horror directors such as Dario Argento and Mario Bava made shocking films in the 1960s, 70s and the 80s who nevertheless have a craftsmanship in the way they splashing blood. Movies likeSunday blackandSuspicion-Which one isget a remake this year fromCall me by your nameDirector Luca Guadagnino (Pitled) - Always display filmmakers today.
45 Western
Speaking of classic genre films, it took Italians to help shape our view of the wild west. Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns likea handful of dollars andThe good the bad and the ugly, with their emblematic scores of Morricone ennio, were beautiful, brutal and revolutionary at the moment when they came out. Their influence is always felt.
46 Make art-house films
Okay, the Italians are just great for making movies:Cycling Thieves, Dolce Vita,8 ½. Each of these classics is so rich in detail and the actual capacity you could teach a complete course on one of them - or maybe just a handful of their scenes. Italians know how to capture a sumptuous or ripening or romantic moment on the screen better than maybe someone else in the world.
47 Play players
The Italians are not just great to do things Artsy, they can do Trashy as well as anyone there. For an example, look no further than the bizarre game show of ItalyCiao Darwin, Which is so bonkers that you must see it to believe it. The thing looks more like a dozen games show all enwell. It begins with competing teams of 50 players each and carries out competitions ranging from skill competitions, obstacle course,Fear factor-The type challenges and mode emission - each episode of about three hours. It is very a-one-pc but ridiculously entertaining and "only in Italy".
48 Display of affection
A visit to Italy will make you feel instantly foreigners, thanks in part to the way they greet - with the double kiss on your cheeks. Go play-to-plays, first right, then the left, it's an intimate but friendly way to greet himself. Unlike the United States, men are also happy to show each other's affection, walk in arm or put on the other. This is not a place that is able to touch.
49 Change the leaders
With regard to their government, Italians are quite fictitious. Since the fall of Mussolini after the Second World War, the country has had 65 governments and does not seem to slow down.
50 Colorful leaders
For three times the Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his parties from Bunga-Bunga, to the Fond of Five Star Movement (and comedian) Bezpe Grillo is a country that loves his policy with a little color. Opinions vary from the effectiveness and impact of these leaders, but you can not deny that they are not difficult to watch.
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