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Rome's traditional cuisine on show at the Vittoriano

22 March, 2020
If you are a fan of Italian food and its delicious flavours, you can’t absolutely miss the exhibition Sapori Colti which will run at the famous Vittoriano (Piazza Venenzia) until 15 November; thanks to a series of photographs, kitchen tools…

New Year ski deals for Italy: skiing Val d'Aosta

22 March, 2020
Great deals for skiing in Italy this winter continue with Alpitour offering New Year’s Eve snow weekends in the Valle d’Aosta. The deal is valid for the Ski Club Lo Stambecco at the foot of Cervinio mountain, at about 2,500…

San Gimignano: Medieval Manhattan of Tuscany

22 March, 2020
When you close your eyes and think of New York or other big modern cities you usually imagine thousands of skyscrapers rising proudly towards the sky and yet such a cityscape doesn’t look so modern or futuristic as one might…

Curtain rings down on Eurochocolate

22 March, 2020
We have talked at length about Eurochocolate 2008 (we are great fans!) but now that this delicious, scrumptious chocolate fair is about to close its doors, we want to give you the chance to enjoy a few photos of its…

Sand Nativity scene on view at Jesolo

22 March, 2020
Besides being the place where every year many holidays makers decide to spend their summer holidays, the lovely town of Jesolo, near Venice, is also famed for its artistic Nativity scene which a group of talented artists every year make…

Sultan of Oman in Italy for vacation

22 March, 2020
Oman’s Sultan, Qabus bin Said, recently made an appearance in Palermo, arriving on his private Boeing 747 jet. He then went by helicopter to his luxury ship docked at Palermo’s port.The yacht carries his same name and cost 500 million…

Rome by night: Vatican Museums evening opening

22 March, 2020
Rome’s Vatican Museums evening opening is tonight, with tickets available on the Vatican Museum site. The after hours opening lasts through the evening, with the Sistine Chapel open until 11pm.It appears the event is a one-off, but if successful, we…

Elisabetta Gregoraci's new hot pics

22 March, 2020
Former Italian show girl, Elisabetta Gregoraci, Flavio Briatore’s young Italian wife, has captivated American bloggers with a series of hot pics in which the former model shows off her curvaceous body! Take a look at our gallery!Elisabetta Gregoraci hot pics

Italian recipes: spinach and cheese pizza

22 March, 2020
If your are looking for a quick and easy recipe for pizza, you have come to the right place!Here are the ingredients: Manitoba flour; 25 g yeast; 350 ml hand-hot water; 1 teaspoon sugar; ricotta; mozzarella cubes; spinach; oil; salt…

Italian ingredients: how to cook with artichokes

22 March, 2020
We’re currently in the middle of spring and artichoke season in Italy and while we love this traditional Italian product, cleaning and preparing the spikey artichoke variety can be difficult. Artichokes can be high in tannins and if you don’t…

Spa breaks in Italy: Grand Hotel Terme at Riolo Terme

22 March, 2020
If you are looking for a luxury hotel in which to relax and enjoy the pleasures of life, the Grand Hotel Terme at Riolo, will not disappoint you. Surrounded by the green rolling hills which are part of the enchanting…

Italy's most beautiful castles: top ten castles to visit in Italy

22 March, 2020
The “Settimana della Cultura” in Italy celebrates some of Italy’s best and most brilliant culture and historical patronage. The “Castelli Aperti” or Open Castles event sees some of the country’s most beautiful castles and fortresses open to visitors, where Italians…

More speculation on George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis

22 March, 2020
Elisabetta Canalis and George Clooney are one of the most talked about couples in showbiz; speculation about the nature of their relationship has been running rampart since they were first spotted together a couple of years ago. Now the French…

Vasco Rossi new single: "Gioca con me"

22 March, 2020
People either love him or hate him but Vasco Rossi’s words “E allora dai gioca con me” (come on then play with me) will likely be the most heard on the radio, at Festivalbar and on music TV for summer…

Correggio's frescoes on display in Parma

22 March, 2020
It’s now official: the frescoes that Correggio painted in the dome of the Cathedral of Parma around 1520 will be part of an exhibition entirely dedicated to the famous Italian artist and which will take place in the city of…

Easy Italian recipes: pasta salad with tuna and egg

22 March, 2020
This easy pasta salad is a perfect light meal for summer. All you need is 200 grams of pasta (you can even pick your favourite), 100 grams of tuna, two boiled eggs, fresh parsley, a tablespoon of mayonnaise, salt and…