We all remember the sad case of poor Maddie McCann, the little English girl who disappeared while her parents where on holiday in Portugal, well, my other half possibly managed to avert a similar situation yesterday, Sunday, in Milan. … [Read more...]
Progressively Increasing Lateness Syndrome
August 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
It all seemed so straightforward. Simply take the train to Voghera, a small town 50 kilometers or so from Milan, where we would be picked up by some friends, so we could spend an nice relaxing afternoon in the hills not far from the big sweaty metropolis. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? … [Read more...]
What is the Right Food for an Italian Commie?
August 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This week's Food and Wine Friday feature takes a look at Berluconi's arch rivals, the Italian communists, and examines the Italian dishes those with egalitarian ideologies lean towards.From my article on commie hating Italian prime minister Silvio Berluconi's favourite Italian dish, Billionaires … [Read more...]
A Fine Evening in Genoa
August 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Visitors to Genoa's old port area could be in for a little surprise, for the city's authorities are cracking down on drinking in the street.This summer I spent some time down in Genoa and stayed in my friend Mauro's appartment which overlooks Genoa's attractive and relatively recently refurbished … [Read more...]
Speedy Notification
August 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
For motorists and motorcyclists unfamiliar with Italian roads, speed limits, and speed cameras, devices like these may help ensure that an unexpected speeding fine does not drop through your letterbox at sometime after your trip round Italy.I was as our local electronics store today in order to … [Read more...]
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