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New! Italy Photo Contests – Show Off Your Photos of Italy
If you, like me, you think Italy is extremely photogenic, you might be interested to hear that Italy Chronicles is to run photo contests. The
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
Wild Boar Hunting in Italy
Ever thought about wild boar hunting in Italy? Maybe not
Berlusconi Heart
On Thursday in Italy headlines were dominated by the news
Ferrari Gets a New Boss
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is to leave the helm of
Recent Events and Italy’s Ferguson
Last week was, as usual, rather hectic and peppered with
Italy
Interview: Guardian & Economist Journalist John Hooper
I’ve been reading Guardian and Economist journalist and Rome correspondent John Hooper’s articles on events in Italy for some time, then I found John Hooper tweeting on Twitter.
One day, John Hooper actually started following my newsfromitaly persona on Twitter, which meant I could send him a private message. Not that I thought he would agree, but ever hopeful, I fired off a private Tweet to ask him if he’d like to do an interview, albiet via email, for BlogfromItaly.com. Much to my delight (and surprise), he kindly agreed.
Here is the result, and I hope you like the questions I posed to John Hooper, and I suspect you’ll find his responses interesting – I certainly did.
Exclusive! Full English Breakfast in Milan, Italy!
Yes, it’s finally here! As you can see from the (not wonderful) camera phone shot I took this very evening, the full English breakfast down
Turning Round La Brutta Figura
Italy is a very image conscious country – just wander down any Italian street and you will see beautiful shops and elegantly dressed passers by.
Italy – The Vatican and the Mafia
When mention is made of Italy mixed in with thoughts of pasta and wine will be the Vatican and, the mafia.
Italian university degrees
If you know anything about the Italian university system you will know that up until relatively recently a degree course lasted five years. Italians start
Uncovering Ancient Rome’s Gladiators: Their Stories Revealed
Ancient Rome’s gladiators continue to captivate our imagination with their tales of bravery and spectacle. Unveiling the stories of these legendary fighters allows us to
Top Italian Music Hit of 2009
Italian music blog ChartItalia which follows the contemporary Italian music scene, recently published a list of the top 100 hits in Italy in 2009. So what, I asked myself, was the top Italian music hit of 2009?
Ultimate Guide: How to Move to Italy from the US – Step-By-Step Process
Moving to Italy from the US can be an exciting
Properties
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.
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.
Places to stay in 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.
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.
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.
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.