There’s Something About Italy – Part Three – Abruzzo Split My Personality

Rocca Calascio hilltop fort in Abruzzo, Italy

Here's the final part of Bodach's tale of how he and his wife ended up in Italy, in Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo to be more exact.  In this, the final part, not only will Bodach reveal his real name, he will also explain how having a place in Abruzzo split his personality.No, Bodach did not end up … [Read more...]

There’s Something About Italy – Part Two – We’re Going Where?

Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo, Italy

Here's part two of Bodach's 'There's Something About Italy' story, in which you'll discover the answer to the 'Which Italy?' question he posed at the end of part one of this tale of how two people from Ireland fell under Italy's spell.In case you missed part one, it's a good idea to read it … [Read more...]

There’s Something About Italy – Part One – The Spell is Cast

Walking in the Dolomites

Italy is an enchanting land which often casts spells on those who visit.  On occasion, so powerful is Italy's enchantment that it reaches out and pulls you back from wherever you may find yourself in the world.  One sign that you have fallen under Italy's spell is when one visit does not seem to … [Read more...]

Blind Cheek

The Far Sighted Record Breaker There is a lovely little story in Milan's freebie newspaper 'Epolis Milano' today all about a guy down in Taranto who pretended to be blind.The story gets better, though.This ingenious chap managed to keep his perfect vision out of sight for twenty four years! I … [Read more...]

Into the Wild

Well, I saw the film Into the Wild the other day. Oddly enough, years ago, I don't remember when or where - but I think it was in a magazine, I read about this guy who took off into the Alaskan wilderness and appeared to have died from eating the wrong kind of plants, even if this Wikipedia entry … [Read more...]