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Fri, 01/23/2015 - 14:57

An exciting Art Festival is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca during the Summer months of 2013.

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:43

I said that I would not answer further mails on the previous thread and I normally keep my word,; however, certain posts are prompting me to open this new thread in order to clarify false allegations raised.A member said : "It's not like I made wi

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 16:25

Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio is the new Pope and will be known as Francis I? The first Jesuit to become a Pope, he is very much loved in Argentina, where many consider him a saint.

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 19:40

Beppe Grillo? Berlusconi? Bersani? Monti? (In strict alphabetical order) Who will win? Any bets?

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:12

For those living in the area, the Comune di Bagni di Lucca has issued an invitation to join drama courses and a theatre group.Their aim is to stage Hamlet or "Amleto" in Italian.For details, go to

Wed, 02/06/2013 - 07:24

Wising everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2013.

Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:38

Fiat is coming back to the USA market with a bang! They are aggressively advertising their 2012 model of the Cinquecento and offering it on lease with prices starting at 200 USD monthly and no entry payment.

Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:26

I've just read in "Il Tirreno" (Lucca edition) that there is a large marketing and promotional campaign to visit these Tuscan provinces and combining the efforts of both provincial governments, the STA an Ryanair, who is offering heavily discounte

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 03:42

Buona Pasqua a tutti!

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 04:23

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Mon, 08/01/2011 - 03:12

We had a similar case a couple of years ago. Called the locksmith who was able to fix it. Expensive "visit" but less expensive and messy than having to change the lock.

Wed, 07/27/2011 - 03:05

I agree with Pamela. Unless you know what you are doing and you are ready to check all documents, you need a lawyer.

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 10:17

Thanks, Alan. It sounds great and very reasonable in price. Regarding hotel bookings, we usually go to Italy via the French Riviera and many times we have found that several hotels look as if they were fully booked on the Web and then, ringing the hotel direct you find that there are vacancies.

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 03:25

This is my favourite version and I always prepare it for my daughters when I go to San Francisco. I gave the recipe in the old Forum, and you will find some other suggestions as well. As you said, ingredients will not be a problem in the USA. http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/food-drink/6527-office-indoor-picnic.html

Thu, 07/21/2011 - 03:41

I agree with Flip and it is happening everywhere. I recently attended a conference in Spain organised by Caritas where it was pointed out the increase in the number of families seeking assistance not only in Spain but also throughout Europe. And they said that the new "poor" do not fill the ordinary profile. They start to see middle class families who, through unemployment or under employment, start to come to their centres asking for basic food items and general help.

Thu, 07/21/2011 - 03:35

I tend to agree with Sebastiano's predictions, including point 3. Not sure about how long it may take, in my opinion, within the next 10 years.

Sun, 07/17/2011 - 02:53

I was stung by a wasp last year when I was in Italy.... to be precise, we were visiting Montefegatessi, and I only went to the chemist to get some cream which will help with the pain and swelling, which lasted a couple of months. But just as Allan and Sprostoni said, it all depends on the individual and some suffer severe allergic reactions which need professional advice and care. In those cases, go to the hospital or the nearest Red Cross post, they will know what to do.

Fri, 07/15/2011 - 03:12

Bravo Sprostoni! One further clarification, EpiPen can be translated as "Autoiniettore di epinefrina"; however, the trade name EpiPen is known in Italy.

Thu, 07/14/2011 - 03:23

Well Terry, a Spanish expert expressed a similar view yesterday.... So you are not alone.

Answer to: Hot enough ?
Mon, 07/11/2011 - 03:20

I can only hope that my neighbours will be watering my plants as promised!!!!