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Travel
by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 10/13/2016 - 03:50
Though I've called this place home for the past 10+ years, I always wondered "why does the city of Florence capture the hearts and minds of so many?" An…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 09/22/2016 - 03:02
When you visit some parts of the world, you'll catch them in full bloom. The flora and the fauna are out for everyone to see. But when it comes to flowers, and…
Lifestyle
by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 09/07/2016 - 01:48
By Sarah Dowling Nestled between the rugged Ligurian mountains and the sea, Genoa is an important historical and economic gem for Italy. The city has been…
Culture
by rosemarie.scavo | Tue, 08/09/2016 - 04:41
In 1562, Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoy, moved his capital across the Alps from Chambéry (present-day France) to Turin. It was during this time that Turin,…
Culture
by Luciana.Squadrilli | Thu, 08/04/2016 - 04:53
Set right on the slopes of the Eastern Hills of Friuli, on a picturesque ravine over the river Natisone, Cividale del Friuli is a cozy village still bearing…
Lifestyle
by Orna | Tue, 04/19/2016 - 17:05
On 21st December, 2012, according to the Mayan calendar, the end of the world was nigh. “The Rapture” was due. But who knew that, apparently, there was just…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/06/2015 - 01:00
In late October, the northern Italian city of Mantova was picked as the 2016 Italian Capital of Culture. If you are not familiar with this elegant city located…
Travel
by Gordon Lethbridge | Fri, 02/20/2015 - 04:00
For anyone with a sweet tooth, Taormina is a temptation too hard to resist. It is difficult to stroll down the main thoroughfare, Corso Umberto I, or the via…
Travel
by John Heseltine | Fri, 02/13/2015 - 02:30
Behind the crumbling façades, John Heseltine finds a vibrant and fascinating city. Palermo is a charming pot-pourri of Arab imprinting, Norman palaces, baroque…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/04/2014 - 11:15
We love Italy in the fall, so we thought we'd share with you this slideshow of beautiful autumn landscapes (and delicious autumn dishes) from around the…