Jannik Sinner ’s past demons continue to haunt him. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has weighed in on an incident from March 2024, when the tennis champion tested positive for Clostebol. Despite being cleared by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), the future of the world’s number one tennis player […]
Author: Francesco Paladini
The Plain Hotel in Milan launches a €1500 pizza
Milan is buzzing with the bold initiative of the new Plain Hotel, a luxurious retreat recently inaugurated by the famous designer Philippe Plein on September 21, 2024. One item on the menu stands out: a pizza with a staggering price tag of €1500. But what justifies such an exorbitant price? […]
Italian October Menu: autumn flavors
As autumn finally settles across Italian kitchens, moms, and grandmas—usually more than happy to delight the family with their Sunday recipes—find their homes filled with new aromas. Pumpkins, mushrooms, truffles, broccoli rabe, chestnuts… These are just some seasonal stars now entering Italian recipe books. Here’s an example of an October […]
La Fenice of Venice: the theater that rises from the ashes
One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, La Fenice of Venice is admired for its extraordinary architecture, aesthetic appeal, and dramatic history. Two devastating fires and over two centuries of political instability have not crushed this symbol of rebirth and resilience. The construction: the call for projects […]
Record-breaking birth in Naples: 4 babies born at once (only 1 in 700,000 cases!)
A wave of amazement and joy has swept over Naples! Incredible news comes from the Federico II Polyclinic, where a mother gave birth to four healthy babies. Quadruplet births are extremely rare, with only 1 in 700,000 births in Europe according to statistics. Francesco, Diego, Manuel, Martina: the record-breaking babies […]
Is it true that all roads lead to Rome?
This is undoubtedly one of Italian culture’s most famous and iconic proverbs. Everyone knows it, and it is one of those sayings that tourists learn quickly. But have you ever wondered what its origins are and why all roads lead to Rome continue to have such a strong influence on […]
Corriere d’Italia: The Most Popular Italian Newspaper Abroad
The most widely circulated Italian publication outside Italy is based in Germany, in Frankfurt, where the magazine Corriere d’Italia is headquartered. This print media, which presents the most famous aspects of Italy abroad, is not produced within the country but is of German origin. “Corriere d’Italia” was founded in 1951 […]
10 fascinating facts about Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan was inaugurated on September 15, 1867. For 157 years, it has symbolized elegance and sophistication, earning its place as a must-see landmark during a luxurious stay in Milan. Here are 10 intriguing facts about one of Milan and Italy’s architectural icons to mark […]
2024 is already the best year for Italian tennis
In recent years, Italian tennis has experienced a remarkable rise. The national team has seen an increasing number of talents establishing themselves among the top in the world, both in the ATP and WTA rankings. Jannik Sinner’s recent victory at the US Open, Lorenzo Musetti’s podium finish at the Olympics, […]
Naples Metro features a Work of Art at every stop
This artistic record, which serves as a significant tourist attraction and an embellishment, could only have originated in Naples. The metro reflects the exuberance and vitality of the Campanian capital. The city is already an open-air museum and one of Italy’s greatest cultural hubs, but there’s so much more to […]