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Restaurants in Rome: nothing fancy at the 12 Apostoli

30 March, 2020

For a quick, unpretentious meal in Rome, the 12 Apostoli restaurant is worth a stop for good food, without the frippery of fancy service.The restaurant is located on one of the long and narrow squares in Rome, just minutes away…

Italy wine tourism takes off: Biteg 2008

29 March, 2020

The Italian wine industry is enjoying a renaissance these days, with wine tourism being one of the few segments of the market that is constantly rising. Apparently around five million people contribute about 2.5 billion euro to wine making territories,…

Miss Universe 2009: Laura Valenti, 25 year old from Milan

29 March, 2020

The winner of the Italian selections for Miss Universe 2009 is named Laura Valenti and she is twenty-five years old. Here is what is written about her on gossipblog.itHer name is Laura Valenti and she is from Milan. She is…

Stopping in the obscurity of Albinia, but tasting Sol Idea's "fiorentina"

29 March, 2020

While Italian cuisine is famous for having given the world pasta and pizza, the reality in the country itself is far more diverse. From the peasant-style polenta of the north, to the vegetables and seafood of the south, Italy has…

Roberto Cavalli 2010/11 autumn-winter collection

29 March, 2020

Before embracing fashion, Roberto Cavalli was a painter and his love of colour is often mirrored in his creations. This time in Milan he has presented a collection made up of checkered trousers (often worn with laced -up boots), fur-trimmed…

Dustin Hoffman "butchers" the Italian language: L'Infinito English translation

29 March, 2020

Dustin Hoffman speaks Italian in this video where he tries his hand at reciting a poem by famous Italian poet, Giacomo Leopardi. The poem in question is described as Leopardi’s greatest work. Called “L’infinito”, it is about eternity and from…

Manuela Arcuri wows the crowd at Venice film festival

29 March, 2020

Many of the ladies sizzled on the red carpet at last night’s opening of the Venice film festival, but in a dramatic black dress by Roberto Cavalli, Italian actress Manuela Arcuri outshined them all! Festival del Cinema di Venezia: Manuela…

Five star hotels in Rome: Hotel de La Minerve, near Piazza Navona

29 March, 2020

Located in the historic heart of Rome, just a stone’s throw away from Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna and the famous Trevi Fountain, the luxury hotel De La Minerve offers the best one can get in the eternal city. With…

Italian golf courses: Clooney plays at the Menaggio course, Lake Como

29 March, 2020

After hearing that George Clooney plays golf at Menaggio when he’s at Lake Como, I thought I’d check out the website of what is bound to be a posh golf club. In fact, golf clubs in Italy are most probably…

Versace yacht and luxury vessels at Brindisi port

29 March, 2020

The Versace yacht is currently docked at the port of Brindisi for the delight of visitors and tourist. The luxury yacht is a high performance vessel, decorated with classic interiors of sophisticated materials in the style of the famous Italian…

2008 Olive-pruning National Championship

29 March, 2020

I’ve always wondered about the various competitions, sports and passtimes created around the world and this is a new one for me; Italy has just announced the winners of the National Olive-tree Pruning Championship. Central Italy is covered with the…

Carla Bruni's ugly photo

29 March, 2020

Former Italian supermodel and now French first lady Carla Bruni is known as one of the most sophisticated high profile ladies in the world. In fact, she has had to wear the title of ‘trophy wife’ more than once by…

Christmas and New year in Comacchio with fireworks and nativity scenes

29 March, 2020

The delightful town of Comacchio, affectionately known as the small Venice, is now preparing for the Christmas season with a series of tempting events which will make your inspiration come alive. Imaginatively built on 13 islets linked by bridges, Comacchio…

Shopping in Italy: luxury brand shopping after skiing and hiking the Dolomites

29 March, 2020

In Italy’s Dolomite region, in Alto Adige, the town of Dobbiaco now hosts one of the most spectacular shopping malls in Italy. Housing more than 70 luxury brands, shopping in Italy now has a 600 square metre structure for those…

Miu Miu patent bow clutch

29 March, 2020

Miu Miu has created the perfect evening bag! Made of black patent leather with a bow at the front, buckle tab at the back and contrasting lining , this gorgeous clutch will soon be a classic. Price: £ 195

Milan Fashion week : Trussardi 1911 Fall/Winter 2009/10 men's collections

29 March, 2020

This time Mr Vukmirovic, artistic director of the Italian luxury house Trussardi, has created a truly refined collection; an exquisite palette of greys and muted blues which the designer turned into a series of really irresistible clothes; by using English…

Italian female singers: Laura Pausini and Giusy Ferreri international success

29 March, 2020

According to worldwide rankings of album sales, the Media Traffic site reports that in the 49th week of 2008, the albums entering 12th and 21st position are Giusy Ferreri’s “Gaetana”, and Laura Pausini’s “Primavera in anticipo” (Early Spring). Statistics show…

Amedeo Modigliani works in hotel exhibition in Rome

29 March, 2020

For 2009 it will be possible to admire the works of Amedeo Modigliani, exhibited in your very own hotel in Rome. After the initiative from the Guggenheim Museum in New York, which offers the possibility of accommodation in the museum,…

Catherine Zeta-Jones to star in Muccino's new film

29 March, 2020

Gabriele Muccino has just started shooting his new Movie Playing the Field in Louisiana. Well known in America for such movies as The Pursuit of Happyness and Seven Pounds, this time the Italian director focusses his attention on the relationship…

Summer holidays in Italy: Hotel Pineta in the Dolomites

29 March, 2020

With temperatures on the rise we all long for a bit of fresh air! The Mondo Ayurveda package deal offered by the Pineta Hotels Wellness Resort up in the Dolomites is an opportunity not to be missed; it includes 3…

Fashion tips: how to dress like an Italian

29 March, 2020

This is video is part of a series of european travel tips from Expert Village, including cheap eats in Venice and Florence, and other tips for around Europe. The Italian fashion tips in this video include: always wearing leather shoes,…

Michelangelo on Second Life in "Musei in Comune 2.0"

29 March, 2020

Ancient Rome in 3D is on Google Earth, there is the Virtual Museum of the Ancient via Flaminia, and soon we will have more Italian art exhibitions on Second Life. The first Italian project on Second Life was Experience Italy,…

Grape Festival at Riolo Terme, Romagna

29 March, 2020

For 58 years now the small town of Riolo Terme in the Romagna region, has hosted what has now become a renowned grape festival; situated in the Parco della Vena del Gesso, the town of Riolo Terme has no rivals…

The world's most beautiful cars: 110 years of Ferrari at the Maranello musuem

29 March, 2020

Ferrari’s museum at Maranello showcases the “L’Automobile Italiana 1899 - 2009″, or the “Italian Automobile” exhibition with some of the best examples of Italian car design to be seen.The vintage car and modern exhibition includes examples from Fiat’s foundation year…

Florence to host exhibition on love and marriage in Renaissance Tuscany

29 March, 2020

A few posts ago we had the chance to write about Firenze 2010 - Un anno ad arte, an important year -long event entirely devoted to art. And now after two major exhibitions dedicated to Caravaggio and the powerful De…

Restaurants in Rome: nothing fancy at the 12 Apostoli

Italy wine tourism takes off: Biteg 2008

Miss Universe 2009: Laura Valenti, 25 year old from Milan

Stopping in the obscurity of Albinia, but tasting Sol Idea's "fiorentina"

Roberto Cavalli 2010/11 autumn-winter collection

Dustin Hoffman "butchers" the Italian language: L'Infinito English translation

Manuela Arcuri wows the crowd at Venice film festival

Five star hotels in Rome: Hotel de La Minerve, near Piazza Navona

Italian golf courses: Clooney plays at the Menaggio course, Lake Como

Versace yacht and luxury vessels at Brindisi port

2008 Olive-pruning National Championship

Carla Bruni's ugly photo

Christmas and New year in Comacchio with fireworks and nativity scenes

Shopping in Italy: luxury brand shopping after skiing and hiking the Dolomites

Miu Miu patent bow clutch

Milan Fashion week : Trussardi 1911 Fall/Winter 2009/10 men's collections

Italian female singers: Laura Pausini and Giusy Ferreri international success

Amedeo Modigliani works in hotel exhibition in Rome

Catherine Zeta-Jones to star in Muccino's new film

Summer holidays in Italy: Hotel Pineta in the Dolomites

Fashion tips: how to dress like an Italian

Michelangelo on Second Life in "Musei in Comune 2.0"

Grape Festival at Riolo Terme, Romagna

The world's most beautiful cars: 110 years of Ferrari at the Maranello musuem

Florence to host exhibition on love and marriage in Renaissance Tuscany

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