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The best way to learn Italian on your own
I’m sure you’ve given a thought or two about learning Italian and what would be the best way to do so. Whether you love
Explore Milan’s Architecture with this Book
I had some time to kill this evening while I was in downtown Milan so I browsed the books in the Hoepli book store. I
Where to Get Trenitalia Tickets for Your Tour of Italy
If you are planning to visit Italy in 2019, then consider getting around by the train. As well as being fast, efficient and environmentally friendly,
Frangelico – Have You Tried it? If not, do.
Maybe you haven’t heard of Frangelico. A pity if so. Frangelico is a hazelnut-based liqueur and it’s rather good. After mentioning that I couldn’t find
Buy a Bialetti Moka Pot and Save Bialetti
Calling all Italian Americans and anyone else who loves Italy! The maker of the iconic Italian moka pot Bialetti maybe facing bankruptcy – article in
Explore Milan’s Architecture with this Book
I had some time to kill this evening while I
Where to Get Trenitalia Tickets for Your Tour of Italy
If you are planning to visit Italy in 2019, then
Frangelico – Have You Tried it? If not, do.
Maybe you haven’t heard of Frangelico. A pity if so.
Buy a Bialetti Moka Pot and Save Bialetti
Calling all Italian Americans and anyone else who loves Italy!
Italy
Extrovertly Private
Italy boasts, if that is the right word, long and complex privacy laws, which are supposed to protect its extrovert citizens from excessive prying.
Food time!
Lunchtime, baby is sleeping – dozed off while we were searching for x-ray copies and doing a bit of shopping. Well, this is Italy, so
Too Young, and Too Good for Italy
It’s test preparation time on many of the Master English courses at the moment. This means I have all the students prepare a short oral
Antique terms
My other half, who works in the antiques trade, often sends me texts to translate, check and correct. The only trouble is that I am
The tartan army
There is obviously a match on in Milan this weekend, for I spied a kilted man at the supermarket this very evening. As you may
Top Ten Italian Wines of 2008
Top wine magazine, Wine Spectator, compiles an annual list of the top 100 most exciting wines from around the world. Though the list is very interesting in itself, I asked myself how many Italian wines made it onto this prestigious list in 2008?
Fiat to Become Fysler
Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne announced today that Fiat, Italy’s leading
Italian Design Icons: Bruno Munari
In this edition of my series on Italy’s Design Icons,
Properties
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.
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
So, you want to buy an appartment in Italy?
Wonderful……but you should read this post on possible pitfalls regarding buying apartments in Italy before committing yourself. Please note that these observations do not apply to detached/semi-detached houses in their own grounds.
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.
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
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.
Bob and Jenny’s b and b, Vicenza, Italy
Vicenza is the ideal bed and breakfast stop in Italy for tourists wishing to experience genuine Italian life style and culture.
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.
The Castelbrando Castle Hotel – For Luxurious Romantic Getaways
Situated in the foothills of the alps 50 minutes drive away from Venice lies the spectacular and luxurious 80 room Castelbrando hotel.
The romantic location of this castle hotel in Italy is straight out of a fairytale.
The Castelbrando Hotel is embodies romance and Italian style, making it an ideal hotel in Italy for romantic getaways or simply to use as a base from which to explore the beautiful area in which the Castelbrando finds itself.
