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The Barrista’s Bible – Espresso Coffee 2013: Tools, Techniques and Theory
1996 edition comments Excellent resource for coffee professionals and beginners. Most Practical Espresso book in the Market What a fantastic book for the experienced and
The Best Luxury Hotels in Milan
Maybe you are planning a long weekend or even planning to spend a week in Milan shopping to your hearts content. If so, then here
The Ten Most Amazing Hotels in Italy
What are the most amazing hotels in Italy? More importantly, where are they? I asked Italy Chronicles readers via @newsfromitaly on Twitter and with their responses,
Berlusconi Needs More Party Money
Poor old Silvio Berlusconi. His Forza Italia party got a drubbing in the recent European elections and, on top of this, his personal party is
The Top Ten Mid-Range Family Friendly Hotels in Milan, Italy – May 2014
With every year that passes, Italy’s northern city is becoming ever more popular as a tourist destination. This also means lots of visitors are sampling
The Best Luxury Hotels in Milan
Maybe you are planning a long weekend or even planning
The Ten Most Amazing Hotels in Italy
What are the most amazing hotels in Italy? More importantly,
Berlusconi Needs More Party Money
Poor old Silvio Berlusconi. His Forza Italia party got a
The Top Ten Mid-Range Family Friendly Hotels in Milan, Italy – May 2014
With every year that passes, Italy’s northern city is becoming
Italy
Waste not, want not
Yesterday I cooked up an improvised cacuicco, which, if you do not know, is an Italian fish soup. I’d had this soup several times, so
Italy’s La 7 Television Channel May Fall into the Hands of a Berlusconi Friend
The last free-to-air moderately independent Italian television station, La 7 has been up for sale for a while. No firm buyer had come forward until
Expensive schooling??
The cashpoints/atms/bancomats that I use are presenting a happy little message regarding finance for the purchase of school text books at the moment. What!? You
22 months old
It’s just not fair. My son is 22 months old and he understands English as well he comprehends Italian. It took me ages to learn
Berlusconi: RubyGate Trial Set for 6th April
After deliberating over the evidence gathered by Milan prosecutors in connection with allegations that Berlusconi had slept with a prostitute who was a minor and abused his authority to have Ruby – the girl at the centre of the Rubygate scandal – released from police custody, a magistrate in Milan stated Berlusconi should be sent for immediate trial.
The trial date has been set for April 6th, 2011…
Freedom
Finding reliable, accurate and objective information in Italy is nigh on impossible. Italy’s television is either controlled by the government or it is run by
Orvieto’s Festivals and Traditions: Celebrating Local Culture
“ Orvieto, a charming city in Italy known for its
Will Italy End Up Being Run by the Bunga Bunga Movement?
When Italians start voting on 24–25 February 2013, they will have
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.
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
House For Sale near Milan
Gaetano Salvo, friend and Blog from Italy researcher wants to sell his house. For those who might be interested, or may know of someone or
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
House For Sale near Milan
Gaetano Salvo, friend and Blog from Italy researcher wants to sell his house. For those who might be interested, or may know of someone or
Places to stay in Italy
Hunting Expat Bed and Breakfasts
There are now twelve posts about expat run bed and breakfasts on Blog from Italy. I’m hoping to add more in 2009, but finding these bed and breakfasts on line is not all that easy and the Italian Tourist Board does not seem to be helping matters either.
Villa Miller Bed and Breakfast, Puglia, Italy
Located well off the main road in the depths of the Puglia countryside, Villa Miller the only sounds which disturb guests are those of the crickets and the ringing of the bells worn by the areas cow and sheep population.
Baur Bed and Breakfast, Acqui Terme, Piedmont
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy.“ – Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Is the quotation which greets you when you visit the Baur B&B website, demonstrating how enchanting the owners find Italy.
Villa Miller Bed and Breakfast, Puglia, Italy
Located well off the main road in the depths of the Puglia countryside, Villa Miller the only sounds which disturb guests are those of the crickets and the ringing of the bells worn by the areas cow and sheep population.
Hunting Expat Bed and Breakfasts
There are now twelve posts about expat run bed and breakfasts on Blog from Italy. I’m hoping to add more in 2009, but finding these bed and breakfasts on line is not all that easy and the Italian Tourist Board does not seem to be helping matters either.