Venice Carnival 2010
On New Year ‘s eve, more than 30,000 people gathered in Piazza san Marco to celebrate and this despite high water and foul weather. Now we all look forward to the Venice Carnival which will start with a spectacular show…
Prada 2010/11 autumn-winter collection
Mariuccia Prada who originally made her name with iconic handbags has over the years become a kind of beacon for smart, elegant men. Her knack for combining classical craftsmanship with futuristic cuts and fabrics is nothing short of miraculous; so…
Fiat 500 gets Ferrari tuning from Abarth: 695 Tributo Ferrari
Here’s an Abarth-tuned Fiat 500 called the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, recently presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It has special Ferrari Scuderia Rosso paintwork and other accessories to make it stand out from the other Abarth 500’s.The 695…
Hiking in Italy with Vibram soles
I have a pair of Vibram soles on my walking boots and so I can attest to their sturdiness. When I bought them, a long way from Italy, I didn’t know they were Italian until their arrival in Italy when…
Milan hosts Transformers exhibition
The city of Milan will pay homage to the Transformers phenomenon with an exhibition which will take place at Yamata Video from 28 November to 8 December. The Transformers, which have over the years turned into a true phenomenon, became…
Fiat 500 by Diesel
This Fiat 500 by Diesel was presented at the “Bread & Butter” young designers show in Berlin. The designer Fiat features “Midnight Indigo” blue tint and is equipped with the new Fiat 1.3-litre MultiJet II with 95 hp.The Fiat 500…
Easy pasta recipes: spaghetti with clams and chilli
A classic Italian seafood recipe appearing as a pasta dish, is “spaghetti alle vongole”, and today we try another version of “vongole”, or clams, but with chilli. It’s an easy recipe to make and is fantastic for summer evenings. It…
On a Vespa in Milan
Yesterday I had my first ride ever on a Vespa in Milan and until you’ve done something like this, you won’t really understand the romance and style of this Italian tradition. I had a grin from ear to ear as…
Italian snack recipes: mozzarella and olive balls
This Italian recipe is quick and easy to prepare; in no time you will have a delicious snack!Ingredients; Manitoba flour; I/2 cup warm water; yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; stoned black and green olives; mozzarella cubes; oil; salt.Directions: mix the sugar…
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's romantic holiday in Rome
Justin Timberlake and his steady, Jessica Biel have been spotted in Italy; the couple is spending a few days in Rome and as you can see from the picture, the Eternal City seems to have cast its spell once again!
Italian Villa on lake Maggiore up for sale
If you has always dreamed about owning one of those opulent Italian villas you usually see in movies and travel magazines, this is a chance you can’t afford to miss ; set in the almost other-worldly beauty of the Lake…
Flavio Briatore and Elisabetta Gregoraci: weird baby name
If the idea that Elisabetta Gregoraci is having a baby to much older Flavio Briatore gives you the creeps, read no further. Former Italian show girl and model, Gregoraci, is pregnant to her husband Briatore, and has revealed that he…
Italian books: lyricist Mogol tells "Il mio amico Lucio Battisti"
The book “Il mio amico Lucio Battisti” or “My friend Lucio Battisti”, is being released in Italy and is likely to be an important manuscript in Italian literature on music. The book has been written by Claudio Sabelli Fioretti and…
Orco Cicli, Italian handmade bicycles
Italian company Orco Cicli is an enterprise that makes hand made bicycles in true artisan style, currently reserved only for racing models.The chassis is often a gamble, as each one is different from the others made, but the company uses…
Luxury Italian design: the Bulgari Hotel in Milan
According to Forbes, Milan’s Bulgari Hotel is one of the best hotels in Italy. The hotel is situated in one of Milan’s most beautiful areas, between via Montenapoleone, famous for its shopping, and via della Spiga.It’s an area which takes…
Dolce & Gabbana 2010 women's winter collection: wear your underwear on the outside
With corporate cuts and clean lines, Dolce and Gabbana have presented their 2010 winter collection for women at the Milan women’s fashion week last week. There are a few sexy touches as well, with satin and lace in a hint…
Italian luxury farmhouse for sale in Crema, Lombardy
This beautiful Italian property in Lombardy is divided into two distinct houses, with a swimming pool in the middle. If you have in mind a rustic Italian farmhouse, you only need to look at the gallery of this villa to…
Ryan Seacrest leaves a generous $10,000 tip at Sardinia’s Billionaire Club
Ryan Seacrest is a very generous man!! According to foreign.peacefmonline.com, the guy not only picked up the bill for every guest sitting at his table (the dinner set him back $ 41,000) but also gave a tip of $ 10,000!…
Ferrari Computer Briefcase
Red red and red again! Ferrari’s trademark colour can be seen almost everywhere nowadays. This beautiful computer briefcase crafted in the finest leather with top zip and shoulder strap will make you feel classy and sophisticated. A real bobby dazzler!…
No part of the olive gets thrown out at Relais La Fontanina of Ostuni
The properties of oil as a elixir of youth and of great dining are slowly beginning to be rediscovered and wisely united. Granted, the gastronomy of natural cosmetics got there first, but oh well. You can try them out on…
Italian outdoor furniture from Ghisa designed by Riccardo Blumer and Matteo Borghi
Italians are known for their gardening culture, and this is the perfect outdoor furniture for someone who doesn’t want to be stuck to the same setting all summer. The Alias company has inaugurated its first store in Milan with its…
Introducing Miss Italia 2010: who is Francesca Testasecca
19-year-old Miss Umbria, Francesca Testasecca is Miss Italia 2010 and here we show you more pics of the current Miss Italy and her tattoos. Initally concerned that her tattoos would have scuppered her chances of winning, it seems they may…
Italian expressions: in Rome, living on clogs or prostitute street?
One of the more unusual streets in Rome for its name, is that of the Via delle Zoccolette. The name appears to have originally derived from the fact that on this street there was an institution for orphans, commonly called…
Shopping in Rome: Just Cavalli T-shirt vending machine
Have you heard of this new vending machine Roberto Cavalli has just installed in front of his store in Piazza di Spagna? This rather singular vending machine dispenses Just Cavalli limited edition T shirts for men and women; they come…
Caravaggio's Conversion of Paul (or Saul) on display in Milan
Our colleagues over at 02 blog told us about this amazing exhibition called Caravaggio a Milano or Caravaggio in Milan on display at Palazzo Marino in Milan until 14th December. Actually this exhibition consists of only one painting, The Conversion…