Venice Carnival 2010
On New Year ‘s eve, more than 30,000 people gathered in Piazza san Marco to celebrate and this despite high water and foul weather. Now we all look forward to the Venice Carnival which will start with a spectacular show…
New year 's eve party at Cortanze castle, near Asti
Tired of celebrating New Year’s eve in the usual and boring way? If so, you can’t afford to miss the elegant party which will take place at the amazing Cortanze castle, near Asti. It will be like being in a…
Touring Rome: live music in the Pigneto district
After walking the Pigneto district in Rome to discover an avant garde area of the eternal city, scene of Roma città aperta and Bar Necci, you can continue your exploration of this district by going over the Aquila bridge and…
Festivals in Italy: Putignano to host gastronomic festival "Rit o' Castidd"
An interesting event called Rit o’Castidd (which in the local vernacular means behind the castle) will soon take place in the small town of Putignano, near Bari. Located just behind the Church of Saint Peter and the Balì Palace, the…
Rome's summer nightlife: Estate Romana 2010 programme
With summer just around the corner, Rome is preparing to welcome tourists with a spectacularly rich programme and a series of events such as Lungo il Tevere di Roma 2010 which, as you can imagine for yourself, revolves around the…
Touring Rome: the San Lorenzo district
The San Lorenzo district appears to encapsulate both the beauty and the shortcomings of Rome; partly destroyed by aerial attack during World War 2, San Lorenzo has, over the years, developed into a district of beautiful contrasts where old and…
Where to eat in Rome: guide to nightlife and tips for travelling Rome
If you find yourself in Rome for the weekend and you’re wondering where to go, what to eat or where to drink, we’ve got this mini-guide to weekends in Rome, put together by Micol.Hi everyone,I was in Rome this weekend…
Tips for New Year's Eve in Rome
If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Rome it’s unlikely you’ll be thinking about the ancient traditions of celebrating a new calendar year. But for the record, the tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve on December 31st, and starting a…
Rimini & Riccione: Miss Universe and Veline open the Summer Season
Rimini, often referred to as fun city, will celebrate the arrival of Summer on 24th May. On that very day the city will also celebrate the inauguration of the new promenade leading from the harbour to Piazzale Roma ( an…