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Seven Italian words to express beauty

Portofino

Looking for a word to express beauty? Look no further than Italian. The Italian language has many words which capture the essence of beauty in any context.

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Early spring vegetables and fruit in Italy

Spring vegetables

Spring vegetables are being harvested almost 20 days earlier than usual. This is due to Italy having recorded the second warmest winter in two centuries. The mild winter has resulted in the early maturity of many fruits and vegetables such as beans, asparagus and strawberries. Ask your local Italian greengrocer for some of these seasonal vegetables (in Italian of course!)

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Living like a local in Genova

L'aperitivo

The experience of living like a local is what many of us aspire to when we travel. Try a slice of life in the historical centre of Genova.

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Merry Christmas e Buon Natale from Italia!

Merry Christmas from Italy

Merry christmas to everyone from Italy! Have a joyous christmas with your loved ones! Wishing you peace and happiness for the festive season. Tanti auguri!         

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Christmas celebrations Italian style

Christmas table setting

My first christmas in Italy and what a celebration! In fact, two days of it. Christmas eve  (vigilia di Natale) with my dear friend Emi and her wonderful family, including i nonni. Christmas day  (il giorno di Natale) with my other special friends Rosa and Roberto and their families. After a few days of pre-christmas frenzied activity—the Italians […]

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Christmas markets in Italy

Christmas markets in Italy

Italians love celebrations and christmas is a big one! They are out and about buying gifts and christmas ornaments, christmas trees and beautiful wreaths and trimmings. Christmas markets are  very popular, especially in towns like Bolzano where the mercatino di natale attracts crowds of people. The stalls (bancarelle) sell mostly handmade ornaments and gifts and […]

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Cultural visits in the Veneto and Lombardy

The Veneto is a rich cultural region

Like many regions in Italy, the Veneto is a rich cultural centre, and along with Mantova in Lombardia, there’s lots to see and do at any time of the year. These are a few of the current exhibitions I visited over a few days.

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Marvellous Mantova

Palazzo Te, Mantova

Marvellous Mantova! For everything from its delicious Tortelli di zucca, to its magnificent palaces which are surrounded by beautiful gardens and filled with art

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