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Real Estate

Articles about Apartment and houses for sale in Italy

Our Italian House Buying Experience This article is the first in a series which plot the experience of purchasing property in Italy, from dream to reality. Jo Lamb-White (and husband Simon) shares the highs and the frustrations and highlights some of the key practical lessons learnt in the process.   […]

Decorating

Italian Created Nursery

Italian Inspiration for Newborns If you have a little one on the way, consider taking inspiration from two of the enchanting places in Italy when decorating your baby’s nursery: Tuscany and Venice! A nursery inspired by the hillside towns and countryside landscape of Tuscany is the perfect haven to relax […]

Life & Style

Press-release

news: Inoltra i tuoi articoli, comunicati stampa, notizie utili : Notizie interessanti, eventi, articoli saranno pubblicati sul sito gratuitamente. Notizie in vari campi Eventi / turismo/ Teatro / gossip / moda stile di vita saranno particolarmente gradite particolarmente se accompagnate da immagini. Le notizie devono essere notizie che gli editori […]

Art

Italian Art, the Venetian Plaster

Venetian plaster, or Venetian stucco, has been used for centuries around the world. Time to find out more this art form. Venetian plaster is distinctive, subtly graduated in color, and can have a rough finish. Although traditionally it is shiny and with multiple layers. Venetian Plaster History The origins of […]

Potpourri

Dogs ( Pets ) in Italy

Dog Watching- Italian Style The flight from Minneapolis to Rome was barely underway when I felt the first symptoms creep in. By the time the credits rolled on the in-flight movie, my fear was a full-blown condition – doggie withdrawal. This was supposed to be the adventure of my life […]

Move to Italy, Schools

Italian Schools

Schools and Universities, Students from around the World Italy is known for their Italian language, art and fashion schools. There are millions of students who come to study abroad at one of Italy’s well-known schools and universities. There are schools all over Italy, but the most popular spots are in […]

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Move to Italy

How to Land an Au Pair Job in Italy

First Hand Information about Being an Au Pair in Italy At this time last year I knew very little about Italy and not much more about being an au pair or nanny for that matter.  I didn’t speak or understand a word of Italian, I couldn’t cook pasta, and my fashion […]

Italian Actors

Eleonora Duse

Italy’s Underappreciated Actress of the Silent Era   Eleonora Duse Her fans once included the likes of James Joyce, Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen and Charlie Chaplin, but even today, Eleonora Duse, the great rival of Sarah Bernhardt, enjoys a profound acclaim though nearly all footage of her performances have been […]

Rent

Apartment Rooms or House Rentals in Italy

APARTMENT RENTALS IN ITALY Interior of an apartment When you first arrive in Italy before renting or buying a house or apartment, for example in Rome, it is a good idea to spend a bit of time in a apartment with a short term rental agreement or in a hotel […]

Italian Actors

Serena Grandi

  Serena Grandi Serena Grandi was born Serena Faggioli on March 23, 1958 in the town of Bologna, Italy. This Italian bombshell with the voluptuous measurements 39.5- 23.5 – 39.5 was once voted the sexiest woman in Italy. She is often referred to as the Italian Dolly Parton due to […]