Monterosso Monterosso is the furthest west of the five villages and is lined with vineyards and olive groves. You’ll find plenty of cliffs and clear water here. It is also the first to be historically attested: it dates back to 1056. The village is divided in an old and new […]
I am a dedicated United frequent flyer and love the way they have improved food and service, so I have no intention of picking on United, BUT . . . A couple of days ago, I was checking out flights to Italy for the end of May, when I saw a […]
See also part 1 and part 3. Blue Grotto Blue Grotto is one of the most beautiful caves in the world. This is perhaps the most famous cave in Italy for its location, accessibility, and the volume of tourists visiting every year. It is located on the coast of the […]
Milan is known for a lot of things. Thousands of tourists visit the city each year to check out to see its beautiful piazzas, museums, boulevards, and churches. Of course, when visiting Milan you can also enjoy some marvelous cuisine. Known as the fashion capital of Italy, Milan is also a city that has plenty […]
Simona Ventura (Photo from Wikipedia) Simona Ventura stole the scene in Italian television, becoming a famous name and a bankable host for the networks. Ventura started her career with small appearances on local TV stations, like most in the business. Her first break came when she started working at Mediaset, and […]
Written By: Jamie Sue Austin Terracotta in modern settings Terracotta also finds itself in many architectural settings. Once limited to base relief and frieze decorations terracotta has expanded into modern settings with strikingly modern designs. This fireplace by Sergio Valenti ( see our Terracotta Gallery ) mimics the […]
Castello Savelli Torlonia is situated at the highest point in the town of Palombara Sabina in the province of Rome, and beautiful views of the Prenestini Mountains and Monte Soratte can be seen from its high position. The town was connected in ancient days to Via Tiburtina, Via Salaria, and […]
If you are visiting Genoa and prefer to experience the city in a unique way I suggest that you veer off the beaten track and follow the trails not often taken by tourists. A great way to do this is to take a walking tour through Genoa’s fortresses. These forts, located […]
Just as Elvis Presley revolutionized music and dance with his unique voice, look, and moves, Adriano Celentano brought a completely different style to Italy, a style that was destined to change the musical scene forever and to create perhaps the biggest icon in Italian showbusiness. Since 1965, when his […]
Sure, this is not the first article of its kind: a very recent one appeared on the Rai News webpage and was penned by the author of a popular column on the Babbel’s language learning website, Ed. M. Wood, who chose words both for their meaning and phonetics. Wood’s words are, […]
