In my book, volcanos are Mother Nature’s most awe-inspiring and deadly spectacle, when a rupture in the earth’s crust allows molten magma, gases and ash to blast out into the atmosphere, often several miles high before cascading to ground, causing untold devastation. Now clearly I wouldn’t recommend going anywhere near one of the things if […]
My once-in-a-lifetime trip to Venice
Venice has always been on my “must-see” travel list, with its endless romantic towers and basilicas reflected in those famous canals. It’s going to be tempting to explore Piazza San Marco as soon as I arrive, but the area gets very busy with all the attractions like the Doge’s Palace and Campanile bell tower. I’m […]
Italian Mens fashion Andrea Pompilio autumn/winter collection 2014/2015
Discover the new menswear autumn-winter 2014/2015 collection from Andrea Pompilio and taste a little bohème of the modern metropolis. The Italian designer plays with matching garments, overlays and unexpected details like the exterior with the Interior, the parka with nylon sleeves and rabbit lining. The above with the below, starting from the long Cashmere Turtleneck, […]
The Italians Of Brazil
Did you know that Italian immigrants have also had a huge effect on the population of Brazil? There are actually an estimated 31 million Brazilians who are of Italian descent. With such numbers, it’s no surprise that many Brazilian politicians, models, artists, footballers, and celebrities have Italian ancestry. Their ancestors originally travelled from Italy to […]
Food Souvenirs That You CAN Bring Back From Italy
Italy is well known the world over for welcoming people, offering plethora of tourist attractions, sites to see and sample, vibrant culture and most importantly the exquisite Italian Cuisine. There is however one region of Italy that seems to best defines the true essence and nature of Italian cuisine – Emilia Romagna. If you plan […]
Summer Fashion Inspired By Rome
Fashion is always important, and in many ways, can be inspired by things all around us. The inspiration for what we wear can come from nature, other people and even cities. One of the most influential cities for summer fashion trends this year, however, is Rome. Rome is a culturally rich city, filled with small, […]
A Great Skiing Destination Without The Crowds
Every winter millions of enthusiastic skiers head for the European resorts for their sporting holidays. The best known and most popular resorts in Italy become extremely busy with crowded pistes and lengthy queues for the lifts. Lift passes can be extremely costly and it is a major frustration to spend too much time queuing rather […]
Bologna An Amazing City To Learn The Culture And The Food
Italian is the language of art, culture, cuisine and fashion. One of the best places to learn this beautiful tongue is Bologna – a large, medieval city located in northern Italy with a big student community, rich nightlife and deep cultural traditions. Why Choose Bologna? The are pleny of offers for practical language courses for […]
Delights Of Ravenna, Italy
Ravenna, one of Italy’s oldest and most charming cities. Literary Fame Ravenna is one of those magical Italian cities that effortlessly manages to transport you back in time. Finding a balcony and posing from it pretending to be Shakespeare’s Juliet should not be a hard thing to do! After a visit here, it becomes obvious […]
The Top Five Sights to See in Cortona, Tuscany
Located in the picturesque hills of Tuscany, Cortona is one of the main artistic and cultural centers of the region. As such, there is much to explore and see while in the town, making it a must-visit locale on your list of Italian villas. You will find the natural beauty of the countryside to be […]