Lifestyle

Restaurants and trattorias in Rome: Matricianella

1 April, 2020

In Rome there’s a restaurant called Matricianella and famed for its bucatini all’amatriciana; a few days ago I had the chance to taste it and I must admit that it was the best bucatini all’amatriciana dish I have ever had…

Holidays in Italy: Eden Village Colostrai in Sardinia

1 April, 2020

Sardinia is a piece of heaven fallen to earth and its beauty has no rivals in the whole world, so if you’re planning your holidays and looking for some nice place to stay, the Eden Village Colostrai would make the…

Milan Whisky Festival celebrates Scotch in Italy

1 April, 2020

Milan’s whisky festival is taking place this weekend, and while locally it would be more appropriate to try some Italian grappa, the whisky festival affords a nice opportunity to taste some of the world’s prize whiskies in the lovely city…

Italians overseas: Mancini dead man walking

1 April, 2020

Roberto Mancini has gone from coaching the successful Italian football team of FC Internazionale to a tough time over at Manchester City. The British press has never been particularly tender with Mancini but after City’s loss to Wolverhampton, things got…

Matthew McConaughey at La Rinascente for Dolce & Gabbana new fragrance

1 April, 2020

Matthew McConaughey flew to Milan to attend Dolce & Gabbana brand party and to shoot a few pics for the launch of their new fragrance The One For Men. All pictures were taken at the Rinascente, one of Milanâ€™s most…

Brigitta Bulgari: Italy's famous streaker 2010 calendar

1 April, 2020

While not strictly speaking Italian, Hungarian born pornstar Brigitta Bulgari (aka Brigitta Kocsis) has made a name for herself doing what Italian models and showgirls do best - showing her body. It all started back in 2005 when she streaked…

Miss Mamma beauty contest for mothers

1 April, 2020

Italians (especially Italian men) and their mums are famous the world over, in a stereotype that characterises the country as much as pizza, pasta and the mafia. We’ve already looked at Italian sayings regarding the word mother, including “mammone” and…

Megan Fox for Emporio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans

1 April, 2020

Move over Victoria Beckham, Megan Fox is the new body for Emporio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans. While not considered necessarily a very nice girl, she might be far more appreciated by the male population than Posh Spice. It seems…

Carnival in Venice: offers for Carnevale in Italy

1 April, 2020

The famous Venice Carnevale is to start soon, and Italy’s romantic city is ready for celebrations. This year’s rich program of events will start on February 14 and is called “Sensation – 6 sensi per 6 sestieri”.Among the program’s initiatives…

Italian Oxygen cargo scooter sells like hot cakes

1 April, 2020

Built in Italy, the Oxygen cargo scooter is selling like hot cakes abroad. A great favourite with consumers throughout the world, the Italian scooter offers zero pollution, energy saving costs and high cargo capacity. In Belgium, Irland and England many…

Italian swimmer Leonardo Tumiotto bares all for Max magazine

1 April, 2020

Leonardo Tumiotto who just a few days ago came back from Honduras where he took part in the show L’ Isola dei Famosi (an Italian tv show based on the Celebrity Survivors series) has now posed sexy for Max Magazine.…

Trajan's Baths to celebrate its 1900th birthday

1 April, 2020

Next Sunday (September 26) the baths of Trajan, a massive bathing and leisure complex in Rome, will celebrate its 1900th birthday. For the occasion, after eleven years, the famous Sette Sale or Seven Rooms,will be open to public for a…

Pasta recipes: mushroom and tomato pasta

1 April, 2020

This is a traditional pasta recipe from Italy that many Italians may remember from their childhood, and which should get your family eating mushrooms, even if not the favourite dish.Ingredients for four people: 300 grams of chopped mushrooms, half a…

Prada suede bicolour peep-toe platforms

1 April, 2020

To me these Prada shoes look just like a beautiful work of art! Made of soft suede leather with an enchanting ruffle detail, these bicolour peep-toe platforms can really make a difference. They will add an elegant, feminine touch to…

Italian recipes: Bucatini pasta with anchovy and breadcrumbs

1 April, 2020

This is a rather simple pasta recipe; it’s usually prepared on Fridays in Apulia when meat-based dishes are banned from the table for religious beliefs.Ingredients: ½ kg bucatini pasta; 2 cloves garlic; breadcrumbs; 6 or 7 anchovies in oil; extra…

Terni, home of Saint Valentine, celebrates its Patron saint

1 April, 2020

For the inhabitants of Terni, a lovely town in the Umbria region, Valentine‚Äôs Day is a very special occasion; in fact Saint Valentine is the Patron Saint of the town and in order to celebrate the saint, every year Terni…

Relaxing in the Italian alps: health spa getaway in Italy at the Hotel Village Mont Blanc, Val D'Aosta

1 April, 2020

If you’re looking for pre-wedding relaxation in Italy, then the Hotel Village Mont Blanc has a pre-wedding package for you. The four star hotel in Italy’s Mont Blanc ski resort is built like a small Italian mountain village with close…

Italian tv host Caterina Balivo's perfect butt

1 April, 2020

Tv host Caterina Balivo was snapped in a super sexy bikini while sunbathing on a beach in central Italy. I’m sure that her many admires will be glad to have the chance to take a look at these hot pics…

Milan men's fashion week spring-summer 2011: Roberto Cavalli

1 April, 2020

There are things in this new collection which are quintessentially Roberto Cavalli; nobody else could have delivered a collection with such a rock and roll edge; from leopard print scarves and trousers to eggplant fringing and close-fitting denim suits! Milano…