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Video: Monty Python Italian lessons

24 March, 2020
This is an oldie but a goodie: Monty Python Italian lessons. In hyperbolic style, Giuseppe answers all the questions in fluent Italian and translates, and there’s an interruption from a German getting the wrong class, before someone pulls out the…

Touring Rome: the San Lorenzo district

24 March, 2020
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…

Luxury hotels in Rome: Parco dei Principi hotel and spa

24 March, 2020
Situated in one of Rome’s most elegant districts (Parioli), the Parco dei principi hotel and spa is an oasis of excellence a great location (the beautiful Villa Borghese is just a couple of steps away). So if you are planning…

2nd Tolfa beef steak festival, near Rome

24 March, 2020
If you should be in Rome between 4 and 5 July and feel like enjoying a good beef steak and at the same time witnessing how a true Roman would eat a fillet, you can’t miss the famous Sagra della…

Venice: Alba Parietti breast slip scandal

24 March, 2020
There was a bit of embarrassment when last night Alba Parietti fell to the ground revealing a little more than intended; the Italian presenter’s breast slipped out of her evening dress as she was walking or rather stumbling down the…

Italian Christmas recipes: parmesan and prosciutto quiche snacks

24 March, 2020
A traditional Italian Christmas menu probably doesn’t include finger food and snacks, but if you’re entertaining for people on Christmas Eve and still want something Italian, this parmesan and parma ham (or prosciutto crudo) snack could do the trick.You’ll need…

Milan men's fashion week s/s 2010: Prada

24 March, 2020
Miuccia Prada’s latest collectionis entirely dominated by greys. Grey suits, grey cardigans and grey shorts, but mind you she made the whole thing look sexy and absolutely sophisticated, cleverly playing with strange patterns, mesh combinations and layered tank tops. A…

First photos from Paolo Sorrentino 's This must be the place

24 March, 2020
Paolo Sorrentino’s latest movie This Must Be The Place (his first in English) is almost certainly set for a Cannes premiere. Starring Sean Penn and Bono’s daughter Eve Hewson, the movie tells the story of a rich and bored rockstar…

Victoria Beckham's compulsive shopping in Milan

24 March, 2020
Victoria Beckham adores Milan or so it seems whenever she goes on a shopping spree! Last Time she was spotted in Milan , Mrs Beckham spent more than 1 million euros on Christmas presents. In a interview given to Girl…

Classic Boat Show in Genoa

24 March, 2020
Genoa is hosting the Classic Boat Show again, with an added international vintage boat festival element. Old ships and vessels will be on display, as the exhibition follows the success of last year’s inaugural event. The boat show is on…

Luxury yachts in Sardinia: Flavio Briatore's Force Blue

24 March, 2020
The Emerald coast in Sardinia is one of the most coveted sea resorts here in Italy. During the summer the place is aswarm with celebrities going wild. Their luxury yachts anchored off the Sardinian coast are more or less like…

Miu Miu pearlized paillette pumps

24 March, 2020
These Miu Miu pearlized paillette pumps will make you look fabulous, sexy and sultry; put some sizzle in your style, wear these blush pearlized paillette peep-toe pumps and make the world fall in love with you. Price: £ 350

Who is Federica Pellegrini: Italy's hottest sports stars

24 March, 2020
Italy’s hot athlete Federica Pellegrini posed naked for Vanity Fair, but who is Federica? Controversy over Federica talking about her sexual fantasies in the media has also plagued the swimmer, who is a strong personality among Italian sports stars.Federica Pellegrini…

Rome Cinema Festival: red carpet

24 March, 2020
The third Rome Cinema Festival is attracting many stars. The most beautiful? Monica Bellucci who was cynosure of all eyes when all in Black (Dolce Gabbana) she strutted down the red carpet with her husband, the dashing Vincent Cassel, in…

Olive oil Easter egg from Italy

24 March, 2020
While an olive oil Easter egg might not have much effect on Italian children who prefer Kinder Surprise Easter eggs, it could be an interesting match for olive oil buffs who also like chocolate.The unusual oil and chocolate match was…

Learn to speak Italian: "tu" and "lei" formalities

24 March, 2020
English is quite subtle in its formal and informal registers - you say “good morning” rather than “hi”, “how are you” as opposed to “what’s happening”. But Italian has an entire grammar structure dedicated to formal language in the form…

Travelling Italy by bike with Italy Bikes Hotel

24 March, 2020
Yesterday we wrote about travelling around Sicily in a vintage car, and today we’re going to check out a great initiative called Italy Bikes Hotel. Italy is a great cycling nation, not because of the Giro d’Italia necessarily, but because…