Pizza, Mafia, Pasta and Scooters, Italy Versus Apple

Pizza

Oh dear, Italy is not at all happy with the creators of offensive Apple app 'What Country', which succinctly sums up Italy with four words: pizza, mafia, pasta and scooters.  Indeed, so discontent with this affront to Italy is Italy's Minister of Tourism Brambilla that she has instructed lawyers to … [Read more...]

The Best Pizza Restaurants in Italy

Pizza

While pizza is to be found in just about every corner of the world, its popularity in its land of origin has never diminished.  Pizza is as popular today in Italy as it ever has been.  Have you ever wondered where in Italy the best pizzas can be found?Seeing as much of Italy appears to be … [Read more...]

Turning Round La Brutta Figura

Italy is a very image conscious country - just wander down any Italian street and you will see beautiful shops and elegantly dressed passers by. The places and people are examples of 'la bella figura' - which means 'creating the right impression'. The opposite of the 'bella' version is 'la brutta … [Read more...]

The Italian Bar

Italian bars come in many shapes and sizes, but they can be divided into two quite distinct categories - those that open in the morning and close at about the same time as the shops do - that is around 7.30 and the bars which are more akin to the English pub - except that they open in the early … [Read more...]