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Berlusconi Needs More Party Money
Poor old Silvio Berlusconi. His Forza Italia party got a drubbing in the recent European elections and, on top of this, his personal party is
The Top Ten Mid-Range Family Friendly Hotels in Milan, Italy – May 2014
With every year that passes, Italy’s northern city is becoming ever more popular as a tourist destination. This also means lots of visitors are sampling
How To Sell More Wine
I like wine, and a particularly like Italian wines. The trouble is, after I have tasted some wonder wine or other I have a heck
The Best Places to Eat in Florence
Going to Florence in Italy this year? If so, you’ll be on the look out for places to eat, as Trip Advisor visitors always seem
Renzi, So Far, Not So Good
Despite having sold himself as the “scrapper” of Italian politics, new Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi presented Italy with a government which was far from
The Top Ten Mid-Range Family Friendly Hotels in Milan, Italy – May 2014
With every year that passes, Italy’s northern city is becoming
How To Sell More Wine
I like wine, and a particularly like Italian wines. The
The Best Places to Eat in Florence
Going to Florence in Italy this year? If so, you’ll
Renzi, So Far, Not So Good
Despite having sold himself as the “scrapper” of Italian politics,
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Discover the Top Italian Cafes in Bologna for an Authentic Taste
Bologna, a city known for its rich history and vibrant culinary scene, is home to a charming cafe culture that has been cherished for centuries.
Clamping Down on Tax Evasion in Italy
Tax evasion robs Italy’s state coffers of something like 180 billion Euros a year. Recently, Italy has been trying to find ways to recoup these
Pompeii
The ruins of Pompeii really have to be experienced to be believed. I have been there, and would love to return.
Interesting Italian Drinks – If You Can Find Them
You’ve been to Italy, either on vacation or on business and you’ve tried an interesting new drink here – and I’m not talking wine – you even made a note of the name on your iPhone or Blackberry. Maybe you photographed the bottle with your mobile phone camera.
The curious case of Mr Visco
Mr Visco, who is a deputy economy minister in Prodi’s band of brothers, has got himself into a spot of bother after he tried, apparently,
Where to Eat During Design Week in Milan
If you find yourself in the Sarpi Bridge area during Milan’s
Free Camping in Italy
The incidents concerning attacks on German and Dutch tourists in Italy are sweeping the world, and these appalling happenings have been handled rather insensitively by the Italian authorities, as a read of the post on Beppe Grillo’s blog will tell you.
Properties
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
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
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
Villa Tre Angeli: Bed and Breakfast on Italy with Tours
The Villa Tre Angeli bed and breakfast, aside from being stunning in its own right, is very well situated for those who might like the experience the delights of the Apennines, and who would probably love the charming and beautiful ‘Cinque Terre’, a series of five seaside villages which sit upon the southern Ligurian coastline.
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.
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.
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.
Hunting Expat Bed and Breakfasts
There are now twelve posts about expat run bed and breakfasts on Blog from Italy. I’m hoping to add more in 2009, but finding these bed and breakfasts on line is not all that easy and the Italian Tourist Board does not seem to be helping matters either.