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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
Inspector Montalbano Wins A Dagger
Andrea Camilleri, for those who do not know, is an Italian crime writer who is famous in Italy for his series of stories about Montalbano,
So, You Want to Be a Politician in Italy?
Italy is extremely democratic really. Just about anyone can become a politician here.
Ecommerce is Growing in Italy
While fewer Italians are spending money these days, those that are, appear to be turning to the internet. Ecommerce has grown 18% so far in
Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren: Film Legends
Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren are two iconic figures in the world of cinema, and their contributions have left an indelible mark on Italian and
New Italian Cheese – Buffalo Milk Gorgonzola
If you like Gorgonzola and buffalo milk Mozzarella cheeses, you’ll probably like a new cheese called Baffalo Blu. This cheese is made with buffalo milk
Milan and New York – Chalk and Cheese
Just after Christmas we headed to the Big Apple for a four day break and my first ever trip to the USA. On paper, Milan,
End – a short story
Jake put the book he had just been flicking nostalgically through down. How things had changed he thought. He had been looking through one of those large so called coffee table books containing few words, but many large glossy photographs.
An unsung Milanese tradition – ATM’s Caccia al tesoro 2007
Yesterday, while I was off to lunch with a friend,
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.