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Listen to Italian Christmas music this Festive Season
If you’d like to add a little interest to this coming festive season, why not fill the atmosphere of your home, office or even Italian
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
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
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
The Barrista’s Bible – Espresso Coffee 2013: Tools, Techniques and Theory
1996 edition comments Excellent resource for coffee professionals and beginners.
The Best Luxury Hotels in Milan
Maybe you are planning a long weekend or even planning
Italy
Berlusconi Shocks Italy, Mildly
Now, Silvio Berlusconi is quite well known for shocking Italy, and, it has to be said, the rest of the world too. Well, this time
The Tourist – Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, Filmed in Venice
Coming soon to a cinema near you, The Tourist, a film staring Hollywood legends Jolie and Depp, which has Venice as its backdrop. From the trailer, The Tourist looks like a fast moving romp around Venice, with guns, gondolas and more.
Ambiguity
The landlord of 442 has obviously picked up a bit of that old English humour during his travels. He’s posted a sign outside the pub
Departure of Italy’s President Imminent
After recent speculation, Italy’s President Napolitano has now hinted that his mandate is coming to a, premature, end. In other words, he will resign soon; precisely when, remains unknown.
A lapse
Oh dear, I’m sorry to have to report that I smoked two cigarettes this evening. Bad blogger. Weak willed, I was. Someone insisted while I
Did You Know?
In Italian, the word for ‘cat’ is ‘gatto’, whereas in Latin, or rather, ancient Italian, the word for ‘cat’ was ‘cattus’. This means that the
New Blog Toy, and Yet More Shameless Promotion of Italy and things Italian
Thanks to the quaintly named ‘Those Were the Days‘ WordPress
Italy’s Renaissance: Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo – A Look into the Renaissance Period
The Renaissance period, originating in Italy, marked a significant cultural
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.