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Exploring Southern Italy: Pertosa Caves, Salerno

28 March, 2020
After being close for a few months, the beautiful Dell’Angelo Caves at Pertosa, Salerno, were reopened yesterday; now tourists will have the unique opportunity to visit (and marvel at) one of the most amazing cave systems here in Italy; threaded…

Federica Pellegrini: I will never talk about it again

28 March, 2020
Just a few days before leaving for Bejing and the Olympic Games, Federica Pellegrini confessed to Vanity Fair that one of her wildest sexual fantasies was to make love to her boyfriend in the locker room while wearing high stilettos.…

Italian summer: the Narni Black Festival in Umbria

28 March, 2020
The Narni Black Festival will take place in Umbria from the 28th to 31st August. Narni is a beautiful old town which has been hosting this music festival for ten years now. The concerts will be held at Albornoz fortress…

Moschino jet helmets

28 March, 2020
In collaboration with Max Safety Fashion, Moschino has created these comfortable and stylish helmets. Red hearts and green piece signs have been put on the jet models to remind us of Moschino’s philosophy and attitude to life. The motor helmets…

Milan fashion week : Elena Mirò autumn/winter 2009/10

28 March, 2020
Milan Fashion week is on and one of the first brands to walk down the runway was Elena Miro who presented an extremely feminine collection; using high quality materials such as satin, lace and chiffon, Elena Mirò delivered a whole…

Tips for tourists: seven places to eat in Rome

27 March, 2020
If you’re planning to visit Rome, you may be interested to know that Frommers has produced a list of seven restaurants ranked to be the best in Rome. The first on their list is a trattoria called Al Moro in…

A changed Asia Argento appears at Cannes Festival 2009

27 March, 2020
Italian actress Asia Argento is a changed woman after her marriage with Michele Civetta and her second pregnancy. She appears less transgressive and eccentric than usual, and has gained herself a spot in the Cannes Festival jury for 2009.Argento has…

Italian art exhibitions: "Gonzaga delle Nebbie" in Mantua

27 March, 2020
People call them Gonzaga delle Nebbie or the Gonzaga from the mists and this noble and powerful family will be the chief attraction of the new exhibition that will open its doors to the public at Palazzo Pubblico at Rivarolo…

Italian dsigner Antonio Fusco's villa on Cavallo island

27 March, 2020
Between Corsica and Sardinia there is an enchanting small island called Cavallo. Here among wild woods and white sand beaches, Italian fashion designer Antonio Fusco has built his dream house. Designed by architect Giovanni Pacciani, this Italian villa has huge…

Simple pasta recipes: bow ties with asparagus

27 March, 2020
We normally call this pasta “bow ties” or similar, in English, but their real name is “farfalle” or “butterflies”. Despite presenting some difficulties in the cooking, it’s wonderful pasta to use and goes well with seasonal ingredients and simple preparations…

Caravaggio virtual exhibition in Milan

27 March, 2020
2010 is the year of Caravaggio in Italy, as the 400th anniversary of the famous Italian painter’s death is celebrated. The Caravaggio exhibition in Rome was a huge success and this time the Caravaggio fever is moving to Milan, virtually…

Madonna di Campiglio new ski area to open in December 2010

27 March, 2020
The picturesque town of Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomites has partly lifted the veil on its much awaited new ski area which includes amazing ski slopes in Val Rendena and Val di Sole. The Dolomites region (including Pinzolo, da…

Milan is one of the world's most expensive cities

27 March, 2020
According to a survey published by Mercer, Milan is one of the most expensive cities in the world, outstripping Paris, London and New York; most of the major Italian fashion brands are currently headquartered in the city, so it goes…

Former Italian president Francesco Cossiga dies

27 March, 2020
Former President Francesco Cossiga, one of Italy’s most prominent Christian Democrat leaders, died today. He was 82. Cossiga served as interior minister in the 1970s, resigning after he failed to save the life of kidnapped Prime Minister Aldo Moro in…

George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis: the story so far

27 March, 2020
George Clooney has dinner with Italian show girl Elisabetta Canalis, Italian magazine Chi gets the scoop with some odd-looking pics (coming up) and the world goes absolutely nuts. We hadn’t pegged George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis as the perfect couple,…

Italian Transgender actress Eva Robin's turns 50

27 March, 2020
Eva Robbin’s was born as Roberto Maurizio Conti in Bologna on 10th December, 1958, but during her career she has been known by many other names: Eva Coatti, Eva Robins and Eva Robbins, just to mention a few. Her best…

Set of kitchen knives by Saladini

27 March, 2020
This set of knives by Saladini has been designed to meet connoisseurs’ fastidious tastes and needs. It must be remembered that this small firm boasts several important customers - Vips. The cheese-knife set, made by skilled Tuscan artisans, is undoubtedly…