Postcard from Italy: Lake Como
One arm of Lake Como turns off to the south between two unbroken chains of mountains, which cut it up into a series of bays and inlets as the hills advance into the water and retreat again.Thus begins Betrothed by…
Hot italian actresses: Caterina Murino
Caterina Murino is one of the hottest Italian actresses of the day. Her most famous film is Casino Royale in which she played one of the bond girls, but actually her most interesting role was in a French movie called…
Vigevano to host Leonardo da Vinci events
The town of Vigevano, near Pavia, will host a series of important events called “Leonardo e Vigevano” and devoted to one of the greatest geniuses in history: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo sojourned in Vigevano, back then part of the Milan…
Italian show girl Aida Yespica snapped topless in Miami
Aida Yespica has been snapped topless in Miami; the South American show girl seems to have fully recovered from her post-partum depression. She has put on a few pounds ( judging from the pics), but she still looks gorgeous. According…
500th anniversary of Giorgione 's death: exhibition opens in Castelfranco Veneto
The celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Giorgione‘s death, which started back in May, have now reached their climax with a special exhibition entirely devoted to his early works and which will run until next April. This new and fascinating…
Mamma Mia, the musical opens in Milan
Based on the song Abba recorded in the 1970s, the musical Mamma mia has been seen by over 42 million people, taking in more $2 billion dollars worldwide! Now the Mamma mia fever is getting higher by the minute here…
Eva Amurri in lingerie for Maxim
Eva Amurri, american actress famous since childhood, poses in lingerie for the famous Maxim magazine.
Bologna hosts exhibition on Federico Fellini
A spectacular exhibition dedicated to Italian film director Federico Fellini has been unveiled in Bologna, Emilia Romagna’s key city (Federico Fellini was born just a few miles way). Dall’ Italia alla Luna or From Italy to the Moon, is the…
Summer in Italy: Ferrara Buskers Festival 2010
Buskers from all over the world will gather in Ferrara for the Ferrara Buskers Festival from 20 to 29 August. This year Stefano Bottoni, organiser of this extraordinary event which has reached number 23 and still has no rival in…
Italian bags: Gucci duffel bag
This Gucci travelling bag crafted in leather and canvas will add a touch of glamour to your romantic getaways.The beauty of the bag is set off by a central white, blue and red stripe . Exquisite details that once again…
Roberto Cavalli for Coca Cola Light
Roberto Cavalli has just created a series of rather hot ‘uniforms’ for Coca cola Light bottles; a rather sexy restyling that men and women alike will love at once. A limited edition of 300.000 bottles dressed to the nines that…
Monica Bellucci photo book
Just published by Rizzoli, this photographic book dedicated to Italian actress Monica Bellucci is full of amazing pics which will dazzle the reader! Take a look at our gallery showing a few photos from the book!
Italian recipes: Veal "Pavese"
Children are not particularly fond of meat but I’m sure they will adore this Italian veal dish!Ingredients: 25 g flour; 60 g butter; 200 g canned tomatoes; ½ cup of white wine; black pepper; 600 g veal escalopes; 120 g…
Dinner at Italian Palladio's Villas: a visit to Veneto
If you want the ultimate Italian holiday, we can recommend a stay in one of the villas below. We’ve already looked at some of the masterpieces, in the form of Venetian villas, of the architect Palladio. From June to October…
Designer bags: Dolce & Gabbana Lily bag
Dolce and Gabbana have just launched a gorgeous black/ multi-coloured leather bag called Lily Satchel. A new exciting creation that will make a splash !
Sergio Rossi Embellished Velvet Sandals
These black velvet embellished closed back sandals by Sergio Rossi would compliment any evening dress; they have a red stiletto heel contrast patent leather at the front and a buckle fastening strap at arch. Price: £ 460
Francesco Totti as Father Christmas
For some diversion on Sunday after Christmas, here is the Vodafone Christmas Card commercial featuring Italy’s star football player for Rome, Francesco Totti, as Santa Claus. He, together with his wife Ilary Blasi, is the face of Vodafone in Italy,…
Italian Christmas songs: new Christmas album from Irene Grandi
Italian singer Irene Grandi has prepared an Italian Christmas album, with versions of songs from Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublè and John Lennon, among others, as well as some Italian Christmas songs from Jovanotti and Carboni.The album will be out on…
Italian shoes: Fendi jelly ballet flats
These Fendi ballet flats are undoubtedly the new must have of the season. They come in three delightful colours: white, smoke and fuchsia. A very graceful and elegant pair of shoes featuring a removable ankle strap (you can wear as…
Italian football players: Cassano and Buffon sing Volare
This is like all your worst karaoke nightmares come true, but sooner or later we had to write something about Italians and karaoke, especially Italians and karaoke and the famous song, “Volare”. Before Italy’s big match tonight against the Netherlands,…
Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow at Valentino's party in New York
Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna chewing the rag at the dinner party that followed the screening of the fashion documentary: Valentino, The Last Emperor. The two seem to pay no attention to the poor Valentino who looks quite annoyed and ready…
Italian cooking: traditional regional vs national dishes – who wins?
Italian cooking will also celebrate 150 years of Italian unification this year, but the regionalism associated with traditional Italian recipes and dishes nearly always outweighs a nationalist interpretation of Italian cuisine. Over recent weeks, as Italy celebrated the date of…
Eric Clapton's obsession with Ferrari cars
Guitarist Eric Clapton has a passion for Ferrari cars; in fact the list of his Ferrari models includes Enzo, F50, 550 Maranello, 365 GT4 BB, BB512, Testarossa, 512 TR, F512M, and more! Now he has asked Ferrari to create a…
Italian recipes: spaghetti omlette with Parmesan cheese
With this new recipe you will save time, money and eat great!Ingredients: 3 eggs; leftover spaghetti; butter; Parmesan cheese; culinary herbsPreparation: chop the spaghetti and place in a bowl. Next add the eggs, Parmesan cheese, aromatic herbs, and a pinch…
Marina Berlusconi snapped topless on holiday
Silvio Berlusconi’s daughter, Marina Berlusconi was snapped topless while changing her bikini! The Italian heiress now in her mid forties wears her age very well if one must judge from the new hot pics published in the upcoming issue of…