The history of Venice still reflects in its cuisine, influenced by tastes coming from all over the world.
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Modena and Its Gastronomy
Modena is known worldwide as synonymous with good food. An old-time record achieved in the name of genuineness, respect for traditions and preservation of flavors. The ideal Modenese menu cannot but open with the delicious dressed pork meats, first among all the Modenese Ham. The place of honor among the […]
Italian National Parks III
Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio The largest of the historical Italian national parks and of the entire Alps Mountain Chain. It starts in the heart of the Central Alps, including the valleys, forged by ice, and water erosion, coming from the Ortles-Cavedale mountains chains. The landscape is formed by evergreen forests, […]
Siena, the Cathedral
The term ‘Gothic’ has not been a traditional compliment in the imperious lexicon of the most influential schools of thought in Italian architecture. Why bother with a framework when our walls are built to last? The piers, buttresses and arches of Normandy held no charms for visionaries tumid with their […]
Arabba Ski Resort
Arabba was already one of Italy’s most popular resorts, but surely got some help when it joined the ski area known as The Sella Ronda. It’s an historical village, but with all the modern facilities of a purpose-built resort. The Arabba ski resort is located at the base of Sella […]
Italian Ski Resorts
Italy is normally overshadowed as a ski destination by the better known ski resorts of France, Switzerland and Austria, but the Italians have a superb selection of their own resorts and are perhaps happy to keep their skiing secrets to themselves.
Welcome to 2021
English and Italian Jokes for 2021 TI RENDI CONTO CHE STAI PER VIVERE NEL 2021 QUANDO… 1. Per sbaglio inserisci la password nel microonde. 2. Sono anni che non giochi a solitario con carte vere. 3. Hai una lista di 15 numeri di telefono per contattare i tuoi 5 familiari. […]
Itinerary in San Gimignano and Volterra
San Gimignano and Volterra are two Tuscan hill towns, physically close to each other, but very different. You might consider travelling first to Volterra and then on to San Gimignano, planning to arrive there about 5 PM. San Gimignano hosts a LOT of tourists during the day but most of […]
About a Violin
Just two fiddles in a case. That’s how an old friend described the rare Cremonese violins he had just seen on their way from one recital to another. Together, they are worth in the low 8 figures, so I can’t help wondering what their maker, Guarneri del Gesù, a solitary, ailing man […]
Opera
Italy: A Music Lover’s Paradise The first time I stayed in Rome for an extended visit, I had the opportunity to hang out with an American expat who had an apartment in Trastevere. The neighborhood there was very working-class and family-oriented, and the multi-storied apartment building wrapped around a courtyard. […]