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Palermo’s Renaissance Revival: Exploring the Baroque Splendors of the City
Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, is a treasure trove of Baroque splendors that showcase the city’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. With its opulent
Historic Italian Villages: Charming Towns That Transport You in Time
Italy is renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and picturesque landscapes. The country is dotted with charming towns and enchanting villages that take you
Where to Drink Best Coffee in Milan?
Milan, renowned as a fashion and design capital, is also a city known for its rich coffee culture. Coffee has a long-standing history in Milan,
Palermo’s Secret Gardens: A Green Oasis Amidst History
Palermo’s Secret Gardens offer a captivating escape into a green oasis amidst the rich history of the city. These hidden gems hold a unique charm
Learn Roman History before travelling to Rome
Before embarking on a journey to Rome, it is essential to have a good understanding of Roman history. Learning about the rich ancient history of
Historic Italian Villages: Charming Towns That Transport You in Time
Italy is renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and
Where to Drink Best Coffee in Milan?
Milan, renowned as a fashion and design capital, is also
Palermo’s Secret Gardens: A Green Oasis Amidst History
Palermo’s Secret Gardens offer a captivating escape into a green
Learn Roman History before travelling to Rome
Before embarking on a journey to Rome, it is essential
Italy
Rubbish in Naples, Dioxin in Mozzarella, and now Toxic Wine
The ‘Made in Italy‘ brand is suffering something of a buffeting at the moment. The latest famous Italian product to come under the spotlight is
Italy Has One Million Invisible Homes
The clampdown on fiddles in Italy is producing some remarkable results. How about discovering that more than one million homes in Italy are invisible? No,
Bye bye bicycle
Damnation, someone has nicked my just about new bike. Foolishly I had not locked it, because I thought it would be safe enough in parked
Anti-Matters
Italian scientists are helping to understand the properties of that stuff of science fiction: antimatter.
Facts on 2010 Christmas Spending in Italy
It’s interesting to hear what people are spending on their Christmas celebrations, and some might use such facts as an indicator of the economic and social well-being of a country and its population. With that in mind, here are a few Christmas 201o spending facts from Italy.
Is the global economic crisis having a freezing effect on Christmas spending in Italy this year? Read on to find out.
Moby Soundtrack for Gianpietro Carlesso YouTube Presentation
Mobygratis, Moby‘s free music service dropped me an email today in response to my request to use a Moby track to accompany my short You
The Economist – a reasonable voice
Maybe I'm weird, which is probable, but I find reading
Roccaraso Ski Resort, Abruzzo, Italy – Skiing off the beaten piste.
I have several friends from the south of Italy, but I was rather surprised to learn that one of them, Ciro, is an avid skier.
Properties
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
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.
Places to stay in Italy
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.
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.
Retreat to the Genius Loci Country Inn, Umbria, Italy
Genius Loci Inn is not strictly a bed and breakfast, but it operates using a b&b plan. Coupled with its stunning internal presentation, this is reason enough for this place to be featured as an expat Bed and Breakfast. And it is run, in part, by Mary an American expat from Long Beach, California who, whilst studying for her History of Art degree in Italy, met and subsequently married Maurizio, a University of Rome graduate with a background in business and construction.
Retreat to the Genius Loci Country Inn, Umbria, Italy
Genius Loci Inn is not strictly a bed and breakfast, but it operates using a b&b plan. Coupled with its stunning internal presentation, this is reason enough for this place to be featured as an expat Bed and Breakfast. And it is run, in part, by Mary an American expat from Long Beach, California who, whilst studying for her History of Art degree in Italy, met and subsequently married Maurizio, a University of Rome graduate with a background in business and construction.
Medieval Tranquility at Casa Dell’Amorino, Abruzzo, Italy
This week, Blog from Italy’s new series of features on expat run apartments for rent in Italy takes a look at an attractive recently refurbished 200 year old town house, Casa Dell’Amorino, which would make an ideal base for skiiers in winter or early spring, and would also be perfect for one of those getting away from it all summer vacations.
