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How to Create a Chess Fork: Double Trouble for Your Opponent
Chess is a game of strategy, and understanding various tactics can greatly enhance your gameplay. One such tactic that can create double trouble for your
How to Strategically Use Chess Sacrifices
Chess sacrifices are strategic moves that involve willingly giving up material or positional advantage to gain a greater long-term benefit. Mastering the art of chess
How to Execute Chess Gambits for Strategic Advantage
Chess gambits are strategic moves used by players to sacrifice material in exchange for gaining a positional advantage or creating tactical complications for their opponents.
How to Utilize Pinning in Chess for the Upper Hand
html In the game of chess, understanding and effectively utilizing different tactics can give you the upper hand and improve your chances of victory. One
How to Chess Pawn Promotion: Turning Pawns into Queens
When playing chess, one of the most crucial moves is pawn promotion, where a pawn reaches the opposite end of the board and is transformed
How to Strategically Use Chess Sacrifices
Chess sacrifices are strategic moves that involve willingly giving up
How to Execute Chess Gambits for Strategic Advantage
Chess gambits are strategic moves used by players to sacrifice
How to Utilize Pinning in Chess for the Upper Hand
html In the game of chess, understanding and effectively utilizing
How to Chess Pawn Promotion: Turning Pawns into Queens
When playing chess, one of the most crucial moves is
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Goodbye and Thank You James Walston (1949-2014)
It is with great sadness that I report the death of Professor James Walston of the American University of Rome. He passed away on May
I’m writing
My other half has gone out to dinner with some of her work colleagues, to celebrate a birthday, so I’m at home on babysitting duty.
Hidden Costs of Buying a 1euro House in Italy
Introduction: The Attraction of Buying a 1euro House in Italy The Appeal of Owning a 1euro Property in Italy Owning a 1euro house in Italy
How Time Changes
In November, Italy, according to Time, was run by the Man Behind the World’s Most Dangerous Economy – Silvio Berlusconi. Today, in Time’s opinion, Italy
Listen to the Cool Laid Back Music of Mr Alberto Lombardi
Alberto Lombardi is an Italian singer songwriter, guitarist, and producer. I found his melodic music laid back and highly listenable and will add him to
Hiking and Wine Tasting in Chianti
As you know, if you read my Arriving in Florence article, I am studying in Florence. Last weekend, I took a marvelous day trip to,
It’s hot
It’s September but the temperature is going over 30 degrees
The Bags Under My Eyes
If you are expecting me to go on about those signs of spending far too much time sitting in front of my computer, you may be quite relieved to hear that I’m not going to regale you with a mournful tale of what lurks beneath my eyes.
Properties
The Admirable Admiral’s Villa in Taormina
If you know your history pretty well, you may be aware that one of England’s most celebrated Admirals possessed a rather charming villa in the scenic Sicilian town of Taormina.
Finding affordable property in Umbria
On a visit to Gubbio a few years ago with my Italian fiancée, I told her I though Umbria was very much like Cumbria but without the C.
A House and all that Jazz For Sale in Umbria, Italy
How would you like to have your very own a country retreat in a quiet medieval village in the heart of Italy? A place which enjoys glorious views of the surrounding countryside, and which is not far from Italy’s eternal city -Rome. If so, there is a house for sale which might be of interest.
A House and all that Jazz For Sale in Umbria, Italy
How would you like to have your very own a country retreat in a quiet medieval village in the heart of Italy? A place which enjoys glorious views of the surrounding countryside, and which is not far from Italy’s eternal city -Rome. If so, there is a house for sale which might be of interest.
How to Find Property for Rent in Italy
Maybe you are coming to Italy to work or study here for a while, in which case, you’ll need somewhere to live. If that’s the
Places to stay in Italy
Casa Villatalla B&B, Liguria
By far the most important members of the Casa Villatalla household are Nellie (an elderly but loveable chocolate Labrador), Bonnie, a fluffy and rather scatty American Spaniel, and Pickle, aneccentric cat who walks like John Wayne.
A Must for Wine Lovers Poggio Etrusco, Tuscany
I was told about this particular expat run place the other evening when I happened to meet up with the charming Nicole Martinelli, journalist, and the blogger behind entertaining blog about Italy Zoomata.com.
Il Cedro Bed and Breakfast
The recently renovated Il Cedro bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Catanzaro and is comfortably situated in a garden of citrus trees and fruit.
Home From Home Bed and Breakfast Sicily
“Home from home” bills itself as ‘a small comfortable bed & breakfast with cosy rooms where you will be able to rest in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere in the splendid Palermo countryside’.
A Must for Wine Lovers Poggio Etrusco, Tuscany
I was told about this particular expat run place the other evening when I happened to meet up with the charming Nicole Martinelli, journalist, and the blogger behind entertaining blog about Italy Zoomata.com.