The recent Main Streets Across the World 2023 report by the American real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield doesn’t come as a surprise, outlining the list of the world’s most luxurious streets. The primary selection criterion was the cost of shop rentals, and Via Monte Napoleone in Milan, one of […]
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Italian habits and rituals for the New Year
The year comes to an end on December 31st, New Year’s Eve. Each country has its own habits and customs when it comes to how to end one year and begin another. Italy, too, has its own traditions and rituals, which are usually followed strictly by many, as we are, […]
The Amalfi Paper: An Eight-Century Artisanal Tradition
The Charta Bambagina, better known as Amalfi Paper, represents Italian artisanal excellence with a tradition that has been passed down for over eight centuries. This esteemed production process is safeguarded by various families of paper masters, among which the Amatruda family stands out, and has its roots in ancient artifacts […]
The Umarelli Express in Milan: A Journey of Smiles and Construction Sites
In Milan, the long-awaited Umarelli Express has recently made its debut, capturing the attention of citizens of all ages. This unique rail journey has won the hearts of seniors and retirees, who, with their characteristic construction site observers’ attitude, are enjoying unprecedented moments of leisure. In Municipality 6 of Milan, […]
The Verrazzano Bridge in New York: A Tribute to Italy
Giovanni da Verrazzano (1485-1528), one of the greatest explorers of his time, was the first to set foot on the Atlantic coast of North America. The Verrazzano Bridge in New York, inaugurated in 1964, is an imposing tribute to him. Let’s explore the feats of our hero from Greve in […]
Lake Bolsena ( Activities )
Lake Bolsena is sometimes called Italy’s belly button from its shape and location in the middle of the peninsula. It is located about 100 km north of Rome and is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Northern Lazio, sometimes called Tuscia, and has borders close to Umbria and Tuscany as well. […]
The 47th edition of the Boar Festival of Chianni has begun — let’s discover its history and curiosity
Chianni, a charming village in the province of Pisa (Tuscany) with a population of little over 1000 people, organizes an annual event emblematic of Italian tradition: the Wild Boar Festival. The 47th edition is here, and the program is more extensive than ever, with delights to be enjoyed in an […]
Flash, the lifeguard dog who saved more than 20 lives, has died
We recently learned about the death of the lifeguard dog who holds the record for the most lives saved. Flash, a very talented black-haired Labrador female, passed away at the age of 17 after 15 years of honorable duty throughout Campania’s and beyond’s shores. Flash was a member of the […]
Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years
Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. The absence of a lovely sea nearby to cool down during the hot summer days is a […]
Big commotion: 115-year-old fir cut down and handed to Austria for Christmas
“It is unconscionable for the Province to cut off a natural life like this. We are all aware that the fate of a single tree cannot influence the fate of our ecosystem, but this story exemplifies how the administration views nature.” This is just one of the remarks that have […]