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Elements of a Roman-Style Pleasure Garden

Essentials to a Roman Style Garden There is a considerable body of evidence surrounding the gardens of ancient Rome that details the various elements that comprised their pleasure and villa style gardens. Many classical features are found in today’s gardens and landscapes paying homage to those ancient stylized Roman gardens. […]

Weddings

Traditional Italian Wedding

According to Italian tradition, when a man wanted to ask for a woman’s hand in marriage either himself (or in some cases, his brother or another male relative) went to speak to the woman’s father. Once the father said yes and both families were fine with the arrangement, presents were […]

Travel Destinations

Northern Marche Montefeltro

Province of Pesaro Urbino The Territory of Urbino Tucked away in a corner of northern Marche and in the Provincia of Pesaro-Urbino is the territory known as the Montefeltro. In many ways it is unexpectedly different from other parts of the region. Yet despite its differences, it still maintains the […]

Italian Food

Type 2 diabetes and Mediterranean diet

  Diabetes mellitus type 2 Type 2 diabetes, also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes, is one of the most common forms of diabetes. It is a chronic disease consisting of a metabolic disorder marked by high levels of glucose in the blood. Diabetes is connected to the […]

Garden

Lavender in Italy

We all know that lavender is a beautiful plant and that it has a pleasant scent, however there is far more to discover about it. This comprehensive guide, along with these tips for planting lavender, will teach you all you need to know about growing this fragrant and diverse plant. […]

Islands

Ischia

The isle of Ischia Ischia is one of the most renowned holiday spots located in the Bay of Naples across Southern Italy and is less costly to stay as compared to its neighbor Capri. There are plenty of health spas and hot springs that makes it a favored destination among […]

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The Italian Cypress Tree

One cannot think of Tuscany without thinking of the magnificent cypress tree, so quintessential and symbolic of the Tuscan landscape that it has adopted the name of “The Tuscan cypress tree”. Although this is a somewhat fitting name, it is however grossly incorrect as its real place of origin was […]

Itineraries

Italy in One Week

Piazza del Popolo with the twin churches in Rome, a must-visit in a 7-day itinerary in Italy Ph. depositphoto.com/vkovalcik Many people coming to Italy for their holidays don’t have a large amount of time and need a concise and effective itinerary allowing to visit the most significant places in the country, in […]