Tours of Lombardy Duomo of Milan Although almost all of Italy has breath-taking landscapes, Lombardy, (or Lombardia), is said to have one of Italy’s most varied landscapes. It’s diverse and incredible hill towns and lakeside resorts are interconnected through the powerful slopes, vineyards and crop fields. The number one element […]
Florence was our favorite city. It was more quaint, personal, and intimate. The culture and climate of the city were less busy and massive than Rome for us. My wife and I were able to enjoy taking our time and slowly venturing out into the city streets. Aside from all […]
Lotteries inside and outside of Italy What is a lottery? A lottery is a popular form of gambling which involves the drawing of lots for a prize. Some governments forbid it, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national lottery. The first signs of a lottery are […]
Siena & the heart of Tuscany by Rebecca Ford Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com & Bookpleasures.com is delighted to have as our guest, travel author, writer, and photographer, Rebecca Ford. Rebecca is a contributor to several British newspapers and magazines, as well as some websites. She is also the […]
Grotta del Vento North of Lucca lies a magnificent valley with peaks of limestone. Where you have water and limestone, caves are soon to follow. The Grotta del Vento is one of those caves. Further up the valley of the Serchio River is the fine hilltop town of Castelnuovo di […]
See Chicken and Meat Recipes Meat does not whet the Venetian appetite. During the 16th century, when meat was served at banquets, it was preceded and followed by “crabs and oysters, partridges, peacocks, and guinea fowl, pigeons and pheasants,” reported one English observer. In the early 17th century, Henry Wotten, the ambassador […]
Italian Food Recipes Here are some of the basic ingredients along with the guidelines for selection and storage. Anchovies: Anchovies are imported. Some of the best large and meaty fillets are sold in bulk in Italian fish markets or come canned from the south of Spain. Artichokes: tiny artichokes are […]
I guess this was the primal website. I but train tickets online all the time and it works well. So I un-published this article. Katty Piazza Trenitalia’s website Well, the experience trying to buy train tickets on Trenitalia has been very informative. The web site is well designed, […]
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. […]
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 […]
