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Wild Boar Hunting in Italy

Ever thought about wild boar hunting in Italy? Maybe not but perhaps you might like to. Italy has a bit of a problem with wild

Berlusconi Heart

On Thursday in Italy headlines were dominated by the news that Silvio Berlusconi, a former and controversial prime minister, required an urgent heart operation and had

Ferrari Gets a New Boss

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is to leave the helm of Italian sports car maker Ferrari in mid-October. Rumours about the change had been flying around

Recent Events and Italy’s Ferguson

Last week was, as usual, rather hectic and peppered with announcements from Italy’s vociferous prime minister. Italy’s Prime Minister is forging ahead with announcements, if

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Cider in Italy

Cider Comes to Abruzzo

Even though it may seem odd seeing as Italy is a major apple grower and does actually produce cider, the apple based beverage has never

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A List of Books on Italian Design Chosen by a Designer

If Italian design fascinates, intrigues or even inspires you, then you might like to extend your Italian design library. The trouble is the choice of books is vast. Well, Paolo Feroleto who writes about Italian design for BlogfromItaly.com has come up with a list of ten books on Italian design which are well worth investing in.

Speed Cameras in Italy

If you are coming to Italy on your holidays this summer, then watch your speed, otherwise you will end up on camera, and a fine will drop through your letterbox at some time in the future.

To help those of you watch your speed, here are some photographs of some of the types of speed camera to be found littered around Italy.

When Digital Television is not Digital

For a long time I thought we were lucky enough to have the new fangled, all singing and dancing, much vaunted digital television. No silly little set top box for us, or so I thought.

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Places to stay in Italy

Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome

Perfectly located in a safe and quiet but extremely central Rome neighborhood, the Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome is the ideal base for your Roman holiday.

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.

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.

Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome

Perfectly located in a safe and quiet but extremely central Rome neighborhood, the Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome is the ideal base for your Roman holiday.

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.