Lifestyle

Carosello: extra vergin olive oil from Tuscany takes us on a tour of the Tuscan countryside

31 March, 2020

This is a very romanticised view of Tuscany and you would be forgiven for thinking it’s a tourism initiative. While in part it does tour Tuscany, it’s all sponsored by Carapelli Olive Oil. Today’s Carosello gives us a glimpse of…

Italian bags: Gucci Bamboo handle bag

31 March, 2020

Since the year dot Gucci has created luxury bags which for lots of women were like a dream come true; this new bamboo large top handle bag beautifully crafted in crocodile skin and with bamboo detail and nickel ware will…

Rob Marshall's Nine: the video with Alfa Romeo MiTo

31 March, 2020

Via the much-awaited new film from Rob Marshall, the musical Nine, Alfa Romeo is doing some promotion of its new MiTo model. The film is a musical movie adaptation of Federico Fellini’s famous 8 1/2 film, with an incredible cast…

Sexy Italian Minister Mara Carfagna captivates American bloggers

31 March, 2020

The American blog MyGalleryWorld came across Mara Carfagna’s hot pics and fell instantly in love with her. Here’s the post from the blog:Mara Carfagna - the most beautiful minister in the world!Mara is an Italian politician and former showgirl. After…

Genoa restaurants: Middle Eastern cuisine at Nabil

31 March, 2020

Whether multiculturalism in Italy is working or not, we’re certainly enjoying a variety of international cuisine over here as Italians slowly embrace the traditions of other cultures.In Genoa, the Nabil restaurant is an true institution - famous throughout the city,…

Italian Easter recipes: lamb soup

31 March, 2020

There aren’t many opportunities to try Italian lamb dishes, but Easter in Italy is one time when you can indulge. Especially in Rome, an essential dish on the table at breakfast, or Italian Easter lunch is “brodetto d’agnello” or lamb…

Art exhibitions in Italy: Weekend art at Rivoli castle in Turin

31 March, 2020

From October onwards, during every third weekend of the month, the contemporary art museum at the Rivoli castle in Turin will open its doors to families as part of an important initiative aiming to bring art to children and their…

Movie Trailers: Gabriele Muccino's Seven Pounds

31 March, 2020

Seven Pounds, the new movie directed by Italian director Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith is set to hit American movie theatres on 19th December (Italy will have to wait a little bit longer I‘m afraid). The film tells the…

Health spas in Tuscany: deals at Versilia thermal springs

31 March, 2020

If you didn’t spend New Year’s Eve in Italy, you still have plenty of time to enjoy the Italian winter, skiing and health spa activities. In Tuscany the Versilia Thermal Springs are offering beauty treatments and packages for the current…

Visconti Dragon and Phoenix fountain pen Limited Edition

31 March, 2020

Do you have a passion for beautiful writing instruments? If so, this elegant and stylish fountain pen made of celluloid and decorated with a dainty gold design inspired by Chinese art, will make your mouth water; actually the pen is…

Best places to sleep and eat in Sardinia: contemporary art hotel Diecizero near Cagliari

31 March, 2020

While surfing the net I came across an amazing hotel called Diecizero in Barumini, Sardegna. Actually it’s more than a simple hotel, the place is like a small, beautiful museum. It has four bedrooms which are real works of art;…

New Lamborghini Aventador on the streets of Berlin

31 March, 2020

Italy’s Lamborghini supercar brand has a new weapon in its line-up - the Aventador. The new model was recently revealed at the Geneva Motor Show and is an evolution for Lambo which should increase the company’s fortunes after struggling profits.…

Giusy Ferreri's new album "Gaetana"

31 March, 2020

Giusy Ferreri’s new album Gaetana which will be released on 14 November is already a huge success (of course we are talking about pre-orders), hitting the number two spot on the itunes charts, just behind Laura Pausini whose album Primavera…

Rome on a budget: all-you-can-eat restaurants in Rome with set prices

31 March, 2020

Cheap eats in Rome can be found, you’ve just got to know where to look. Rome nightlife is full of fantastic restaurants and bars if you’re furnished with a little local knowledge, and we’ve just discovered an all-you-can-eat beer bar…

Weddings in Florence: Villa Le Piazzole accommodation and Tuscan wedding location

31 March, 2020

For a wedding location in Florence, Villa Le Piazzole is just outside the “city walls”, not far from the area of the Piazzale Michelangelo. It overlooks the surrounding hills of Tuscany and provides both Florence accommodation in a villa and…

Adventure sports in Italy: white water rafting and kayaking at Marmore Falls

31 March, 2020

Only the Italians could be this chaotic and have this much fun on a white water rafting mission (frankly the diving at the end of the video looks far more dangerous than anything else). You can do the adventure sport…

Legendary Italian cars: the land of the automobile vintage and racing event in Modena

31 March, 2020

Modena will soon host the 10th edition of the “Modena Terra di Motori” exhibition. The show includes vintage cars and historic models displayed through the streets and squares of the town, with a particular focus on the tradition of “gran…

Carla Bruni's castle up for sale again

31 March, 2020

Sheik Waleed Al Saud who just a few months ago bought Carla Bruni’s family castle at Castagneto Po near Turin for more than 17 million euros has now decided to resell the property. Apparently he ’s too busy and can’t…

The best in Italian style: Italian car design at Paris motor show

31 March, 2020

Going to the Paris motor show you might expect to see plenty from Peugeot, Citroen, Renault etc. But this year the stars of the Paris show have been all Italian. Particular highlights from Italian companies at the motor show include…

Italy vs the tourists: disrespectful tourists ignored by locals

31 March, 2020

In a recent survey by Le vie del gusto magazine with Italy’s local mayors, it’s been revealed that despite the importance of tourism to the national economy, the relationship between local Italians and tourists in Italy is often fraught.The number…

Luxury Italian tours: Ferrari and Maserati in Montecarlo

31 March, 2020

From September 19 to 21 a Ferrari tour will take place between Megève and Montecarlo, with registration possible for Maserati owners as well.The race has been organised by Red Cars Racing and includes Ferrari racing, gastronomic events, panoramic views and…