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• The Italian Wine of Piacenza Hills: Gutturnio

  

  the hills near Ziano Piacentino A couple of Sundays ago I went back on the Piacenza hills: I love that landscape so sweet and rich with colors and I also love... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• So Many Supertitions with the Salt in Italy.

  

  The salt remove the negativity: this is a widespread belief in many Italian superstitions. Throw the salt over your shoulder when it falls on the table: this... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Contemporary Art in Brescia and the Renaissance in Florence, Exhibitions 2013

  What about have a few intense pleasurable moments for the art? Remember, the art is good for your health and soul! I am convinced that the time devoted to the... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Monte Argentario: a Promontory in the Lush Mediterranean Scrub

  

  The sun makes me want automatically to go on holidays, that’s all! I already imagine long walks in the midst of the verdant paths on the mountain, or in the... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Orecchiete: Italian Pasta from Puglia and Basilicata

  

  orecchiette How can we live in Italy without pasta? It is absolutely impossible! There are many kind of pasta. If we make a leap in the beautiful regions... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Italian Version of "Forget It = Come Non Detto"

  

  Each language can be studied with attention and in depth, but definitely the common speech includes some expressions that are not always in a handbook about... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Italia Version of the Proverb :a Forgetful Head Makes a Weary Pair of Heels ...

  

  One of the reason why I am always on the move - as well as I’m a dynamic person- is that I often forget the things: the umbrella in the office, the phone at... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Original Art of Ligabue in Lucca, Until June 2013

  

  The art is a magnificent product of the human mind. In the classical and modern art we have to really discover many artists that have made this expression as a... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• A Virtual Walk in Villa Carlotta, Como Lake

  

  villa carlotta What's more spectacular in spring than a nice walk in one of the many aristocratic villas in Italy? The temporary good weather- during last week... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Vip of the Wine: Brunello Di Montalcino

  

  The grapes for the new season of the harvest are slowly growing, even though it is still very early to say how this season will be. Meanwhile, we can taste the... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Italian Art of "spizzicata" at the Table.

  

  Anyone who has the Italian origins or live in the Bel paese, he is absolutely aware of two large pillars in the life of an Italian person : the family and the... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Salt and the Italian Supertition

  

  How many superstitions we have in the popular culture! They may seem absurd for someone who is not superstitious. They are still fun and interesting to know. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Spring, the Music and the Como Lake in Italy : the Agenda of the Lake Como...

  

  Como lake http://www.lakecomofestival.com/ The spring is finally arrived, in spite of the rain all azaleas are blossomed on the lake and the show is wonderful! Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Discovering a Small Villagein Lombardy (Italy): Gambolò and Its Castle

  

  mura del castello In my wanderings I came across a lost small village in the Lombard countryside. The sky, although it didn’t look very promising, created a... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Recipe of Pasta Con Pecorino and Pepper

  

  pasta con pecorino Yesterday I had a little time to cook so I have experienced a new recipe that then I can redo at some dinners with friends or simply to tickl... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• The Proverb “what Goes Around, Comes Around” in Italian Language : “Chi La Fa...

  

  Dear old wisdom! The life was certainly different when our grandfathers was young: not easier, just different. They had different values and principles from us... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Dalì and Manet in Venice, May 2013

  

  The beautiful season seems to be arrived, although these days it is raining. It could be an opportunity to get lost among the calle and the narrow streets rich... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Let's Move in a Little Village In Tuscany: Abbadia San Salvatore.

  

  Abbadia san salvatore, the village How about a spring excursion in Tuscany? The beauty of this region is appreciable in every season of the year. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Let's Talk About a Real Sin of Gluttony: the Italian Porchetta.

  

  porchetta If one day I were to end up in Dante's Inferno, the circle where I would be catapulted is that of the gluttons -I'm sure. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• A Lovely Day in the Italian Pronuciation.

  Would you like to know the Italian pornunciation of a lovely day? here all the vocabulary you need and don't forget to read the post... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL