Events

by Pat Eggleton | Mon, 11/22/2010 - 05:02
A massive row has broken out between Italy and the EU over a concert by Elton John which took place in Naples in September 2009. The concert, in the city’s…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton | Thu, 11/18/2010 - 04:12
Today we are going to take a look at what is happening in and around Naples this Christmas.First and foremost, Naples is, of course, famous for its production…
Culture
by Christine Webb | Wed, 11/10/2010 - 06:39
Words by Christine WebbIt's the drums that got me first... boom! da-boom! boom! ....distant, like thunder, pounding along with my racing heart as Itried to…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 11/09/2010 - 09:42
Words by Pat EggletonStill in Northern Italy, here are three more Christmas events for you to enjoy:Natale in Arena, Verona4th December 2010 – 23rd January…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 11/02/2010 - 12:03
Christmas is coming and here are three events to enjoy in three different cities.Florence Noel4th – 12th December 2010The Stazione Leopolda will again be…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 10/26/2010 - 11:29
If you are going to be in Venice on 21st November, you will have a chance to see and participate in one of the city’s most loved and least “touristy” festivals…
by ITALY | Wed, 10/20/2010 - 06:14
Words by Rebecca WinkePerugia’s Eurochocolate 2010 is in full swing, and more than a million visitors are expected before this year’s edition ends on 24…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 10/12/2010 - 11:00
Words by Pat EggletonIf you are thinking of a trip to Italy to stock up on all that wonderful food and to buy some unusual Christmas presents, the Oh Bej! Oh…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 10/05/2010 - 11:26
October is the month of the chestnut harvest and there are chestnut festivals all over Italy. Here are some of the best: In Treviso Province, [Veneto] there…
Food & Drink
by Pat Eggleton | Tue, 09/28/2010 - 09:50
In Italy you know that Christmas is not far away when torrone – a kind of nougat – appears in abundance in shops and markets. Torrone is made from honey,…